On Symbolic Significance of Characters in Lord of the Flies


  •  Xiaofang Li    
  •  Weihua Wu    

Abstract

The characters in Lord of the Flies possess recognizable symbolic significance, which make them as the sort of people around us. Ralph stands for civilization and democracy; Piggy represents intellect and rationalism; Jack signifies savagery and dictatorship; Simon is the incarnation of goodness and saintliness. All of these efficiently portray the microcosm of that society.



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