Lord Of The Flies Dystopiaism

In the dystopian novel Lord of the Flies, William Golding tells the about a group of boys stranded on an island and their desire for power. The boys reckon if they possess certain objects then their superiority and control would enhance. In the text, the author emphasizes the importance of the conch and the glasses when determining status. The central idea or theme of the text is one’s possessions will greatly impact the amount of power he holds. The author utilizes symbolism to convey the significance of certain items and what they stand for when defining power.