What Does The Hunt Symbolize In Lord Of The Flies

The most significant symbol in Lord of the Flies is the Lord of the Flies. It represents the lust and savagery that lies in every man. We see this mostly in Jack and the hunters. They're primary goal throughout the novel is hunting. They pit their need for hunting and killing above the rudimentary needs of the group. Probably the most obvious example of this is when, on their first successful hunt, Jack and the hunters abandon their fore duties to go hunting. This also costs them a chance to be rescued by the boat. Because of this, the Lord of the Flies mainly affects Jack and the Hunters. It does however effect Simon, a character who clearly hasn't let this terrible situation get the better of him. When Simon goes to the clearing he regularly