In the classic novel, Lord of the Flies, William Golding creates an elaborate, dark tale using various literary devices to display the overarching theme of the innate evil that everyone possesses. Golding describes a descent into chaos when taken from civilization due to humanity's cruel nature. His use of multiple literary techniques helps to depict an image of pure destruction and chaos to the readers. The message is portrayed through inanimate objects used by the boys, and even the characters themselves and their actions. By using symbolism, and vivid imagery, William Golding alludes to our innate primal instincts, the deterioration of societal order, and an underlying message of a fragile society. Beginning with symbolism, it is evident that symbolism plays a crucial role in helping readers understand the book's ideas and themes. Many objects and almost every character presented in the story are meant to represent complex concepts to support the theme. It’s said that William Golding used his symbolism to further convey the messages he was trying to portray if it was not clear …show more content…
The Lord of the Flies was simply a pig head on a stick that decomposed after the antagonist, Jack, murdered it. The Lord of The Flies terrorizes the boys, such as Simon and Ralph who believe the pig head is talking and taunting them. Though the beast is a physical manifestation of death and violence it is said that “Actually the beast is something internal; the Lord of the Flies is in the soul and mind of the boys, leading them to the natural chaos of a society with no reasoning adults” (Loudoun County Public Schools 1). The descent into chaos with a lack of remorse can be seen through the Lord of The Flies, as the pig itself is a result of Jack unrighteously slaughtering it. The actions of the boys have led to this embodiment of evil, which is displayed to personify the beast and cruelty within all of