1. Allegory and Symbolism in Lord of the Flies
... , considering they are almost parallel to those in the bible. The tropical island is comparable to the Garden of Eden and the boys' behaviour to the story of Adam and Eve. The island is like the Garden of Eden before the boys arrive because it is peaceful and pure, just like how before God created man, the Garden of Eden was also a place of tranquility and untouched beauty. Upon the arrival of humankind in both places though, they become much ... professed as something that allowed everyone to speak if they were in possession of it. The conch provided initial order as it was what called ...
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