Conch Symbolism

In William Golding novel Lord of the Flies, a group of young boys crash land in a deserted tropical island with no adults or supervision. Throughout the novel many symbols are revealed to the reader. The conch, beast, and Piggy's eyeglasses are the most important symbols that are expressed in this novel. These three symbols show how the children adapt to their environment and find their own ways to survive. They also assist in the development of each character’s personality and traits.
The first symbol is of the conch. The conch was a large shell which was found by Piggy and Ralph in the beginning of the novel. The wielder of the conch represents the person who has a “voice”; the person with the authority to speak and be heard. The quote