... is not only characters that work as symbols. The conch (a large shell used to call the boys for meetings) is a symbol of democracy, power and authority. This idea is sparked when it is decided that the one holding the conch is the only one allowed to speak. The shattering of this important shell, later in the book, symbolises the final fall of the democratic group into ruthless turmoil. Piggy's glasses also ... survival is of utmost importance. One can interpret that Golding is trying to represent human nature in its entirety. In this representation he shows that contrary to the belief ...

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