Lord of the Flies has many examples of symbolism throughout the novel. The most significant symbol is fire. It is the most significant symbol for many reasons. One use of fire represents hope and rescue that they might survive. While Ralph's side of the island is hopeful and peaceful, the other side of the island is uncontrolled and wild. The wild side of the fire engulfs a part of the forest in flames and even takes a littlun's life. The fire also represents the hunters being chaotic, savage, uncontrolled, killing machines not only killing animals but people too. They are uncontrollable and wild, just like the fire.
Golding uses the fire to represent It first represents the hope and survival of the boys because it is not only a source of light, but it can
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However, there is also a bad side for them by only focusing on the fire. The fire shows both sides of the island too. It shows this by making Ralph's fire produce a lot of smoke as well as light and warmth. Whereas Jack’s primary use for the fire is to cook the meat from his kills. Ralph emphasizes that the fire’s primary purpose is to create a signal for rescue; however, Jack is resistant to this idea. The savages’ fire is untamed and wild just as they are, but Ralph's is calm and controlled and always being watched. The savages even steal Piggy's glasses to get the fire showing that their fire wasn't appropriately made, but Ralph's was made with Piggy's consent to use his glasses. After they steal Piggy's glasses, the hunters eliminate Piggy when he tries to get them back. Also, at the novel's beginning, when they first discover how to make the fire, they rob Piggy of his glasses. The fire consumes the people who want it and it makes them crazy. Also, in the beginning, when they make the fire, it puts a part of the forest on fire, foreshadowing how the hunters would burn down the forest looking for Ralph. The