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Symbolism

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Total Pages: 1.85
Total Words: 462
Total Characters: 2484
Number of Sentences: 26

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Words per Sentences: 17.77
Characters per Words: 5.38

Readability

Flesch Reading Ease: 54.21
Fog Scale Level: 12.91
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 10.11

Symbolism

Symbolism played an important part in the development of story. This narrative technique is used to give a significance to certain people or objects, which represent some other figure. The following table lists many of the examples of symbolism used throughout Golding's book.

Object/CharacterRepresentsPiggy (and Glasses) Clear-sightedness, intelligence. Their state represents the status of social order.Ralph, The ConchDemocracy, OrderSimonPure Goodness, "Christ Figure"RogerEvil, SatanJackSavagery, AnarchyThe IslandA microcosm representing the worldThe "Scar"Man's destruction, destructive forcesThe BeastThe evil residing within everyone, the dark side of human nature.Lord of the FliesThe Devil, great danger or evilThere are many other aspects in the story that may be considered symbolism, but the several above are probably the most significant. Another good example of symbolism, brought to my attention by a site visitor, is the shape of the island. The boat shape of the island is an ancient symbol of civilization. The water current around the island seems to be "flowing backwards," giving the subtle impression that civilization may be going backwards for the island or its inhabitants. Additionally, another reader pointed out that Jack could also represent Communism or Fascism. Golding was influenced by events during the time period that the book was written, which was around World War II.

Themes
William Golding presented numerous themes and basic ideas that give t...

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