shows how there
is evil present in
everyone and
how without rules
it takes over
innocence
shows how we
see a group of
ordinary, young
boys become
almost 'wild'
authority
shows how
without authority
humans allows us
to see their 'evil
side' and become
almost savage
fear
shows the fear of
the unknown/what
we cannot see in the
'beast' and secluded
parts of the island.
This reminds us that
they are only young
boys
symbolism
the 'beast'
symbolises fear
and how the boys
are still young
the conch
shows authority
and how once the
conch is broke,
authority is also
broken
the fire
shows survival
instinct and
determination to be
saved. Once the fire
goes out it shows
how the boys are
completely savage
and how everything
breaks down
desert island setting
shows how far
away the boys are
from civilisation,
'normal' life, rules
and authority,
which allows them
to show their
inner-selves