Symbolism can be used to represent many aspects of a person place or thing. Throughout the novel the boys lose all symbols that represent there civilization such as there clothes and uniforms. In this novel symbolism is used to show how the boys change their outlook on their primitive society and rules. They are used in the novel Lord of the Flies to show the deterioration and destruction of the boys society and rules. The …showed first 75 words of 721 total…

…showed last 75 words of 721 total…are several symbols used throughout the novel to show how evil overcame good. The conch represent law and order while the glasses show logic and hope. The masks are used to display the evil present in the human race. Everything in life is used to represent something it appears not to be. It is easy to forget what is right in life and do what you think is the fun and easy way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**