The Flies — Lord Of

The Flies — Lord Of

The characters function as symbols for different aspects of human society:

: Initially, they elect Ralph as chief and use a conch shell to establish a democratic system. Piggy , the intellectual of the group, provides rational advice. Lord of the Flies

: Just as Jack’s tribe hunts Ralph to kill him by setting the island on fire, they are "rescued" by a naval officer, a stark reminder that the adult world is also engaged in its own savage war. Key Characters & Allegories The characters function as symbols for different aspects