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.

                     Represents
                    Piggy (and Glasses)
                    Clear-sightedness, intelligence. Their state
             represents the status of social order.
                Ralph, The Conch
                Democracy, Order
                Simon
                      Pure Goodness, "Christ Figure"
               Roger
              Evil, Satan
               Jack
                   Savagery, Anarchy
                    The Island
                   A microcosm representing the world
                    The "Scar"
                    Man's destruction, destructive forces
                    The Beast
                     The evil residing within everyone, the side of human nature.
                    Lord of the Flies
                     The Devil, great danger or evil

                   There 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 the reader something to think about. One of the most basic
                   and obvious themes is that society holds everyone together, and
                   without these conditions, our ideals, values, and the basics of right
                   and wrong are lost. Without society's rigid rules, anarchy and
                   savagery can come to light.
                   Golding is also showing that morals come directly from our
                   surroundings, and if there is no civilization around us, we will lose
                   these values.
                   Other secondary themes include the following:
                        People will abuse power when it's not earned.
                        When given a chance, people often single out another to
                        degrade to improve their own security.
                        You can only cover up inner savagery so long before it
                        breaks out, given the right situation.
                        It's better to examine the consequences of a decision before
                        you make it than to discover them afterward.
                        The fear of the unknown can be a powerful force, which can
                        turn you to either insight or hysteria.

                   Miscellaneous Information
                   William Golding obviously was influenced by several other authors
                   in his creation of Lord of the Flies. His references to Coral Island
                   and the use of the names Jack and Ralph are both derived from
                   Robert Ballantyne's Coral Island. He has also had influence from
                   the likes of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Jules Verne. Golding,
                   however, held a much more negative outlook on human nature,
                   which he expressed in his works, beginning with Lord of the Flies.
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