“...fear can’t hurt you anymore than a dream. There aren’t any beasts to be afraid of on this island... Serve you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies” (79). When Jack, a main character in Lord of the flies said this, he didn’t believe in the fear that was growing within the boys or that it could cause harm to them. Lord of the flies by William Golding is centered around how fear can take over one 's mind and make them lose control of themselves within it. Although there are many symbols and motifs throughout Lord of the flies, the most important is the beast who represents the fear within the boys. The notion of fear among the boys is quickly noticed when they crash on the island. A little un whose only identification …show more content…
They started to leave the head of their kill on a sharpened stick as a gift for the beast, believing that it would help to appease it. “This head is for the beast. It’s a gift.” (224) in the beginning the tribe was sceptical about the beast, and said that the idea of a beast was impossible. But in the end they were the greatest pawn of the beast. The growth of the beast is shown through the sacrifices made to appease its wrath. Slowly the boys have tricked themselves into believing this beast was something they could kill or maintain peace with, but it was something inside them that they could never appease. Lord of the flies, by William Golding has many symbols and motifs throughout with many different meanings and effects. But the most important is the beast. It represents the fear of the young boys that were stranded on the island. Through nightmares, supposed sightings, and sacrifices it left its mark on the boys minds forever. Numerous changes occurred due to the beast. Lord of the flies shows how no matter how poised and intelligent one may be, they are no match for the beast lurking inside