Dark and light symbols abound in Lord of the
Flies. Everywhere you turn It seems there’s some type of direct or indirect
reference to dark and light; these often representing the dual sides of
human nature. A few specific examples:
On
the light side: The Signal Fire- representing hope,
civilization and organization. Piggy’s glasses- these
concentrate light and make it possible to start fires- these can be seen as a symbol of
insight, wisdom, and perception.
Examples from the dark
side include first and foremost, the Jungle itself,
representing the dark heart of man and his inner demons/wild places. Other dark symbols
with roughly the same meaning include The Beast and
The Lord of the Flies. Consider that day and
night themselves can be seen as symbols, as nearly all foul deeds on the
island take place in the night, including Simon’s murder, which Ralph blames on the
darkness.
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