Characters and Symbols in 'The Lord of the Flies'

Front

Ralph

Back

Represents order, leadership, and civilization

Front

Jack

Back

Represents savagery and desire for power

Front

Piggy

Back

Symbol of logic, reason, and scientific thought

Front

Simon

Back

Symbol of goodness, spirituality, and innocence

Front

Roger

Back

Represents cruelty and the darkest side of humanity

Front

Sam and Eric

Back

Represent loss of individuality and conformity

Front

The Lord of the Flies

Back

Represents the evil within all humans

Front

The Conch Shell

Back

Symbolizes authority, order, and democratic power

Front

The Signal Fire

Back

Represents hope of rescue and connection to civilization

Front

The Beast

Back

Embodies the boys' primal fears and the darkness within humanity