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Q: What do you think the conch and the sod of conch symbolize?
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What does lord of the flies and the conch symbolize for readers?

it symbolizes the order and civilization in the group. Once the conch was no longer being used, the boys went crazy with no morals or rules.


What are the changes in the depictions of the conch in lord of the flies?

To start off, the conch is a symbol of laws and rules. Throughout the novel, laws and rules quickly leave the boys. To symbolize this, Golding gives the conch less and less of a purpose/use throughout the novel. All rules and order are gone from the island when the conch shatters.


What snail eats mussels?

conch i think


Were there windows in a sod house?

yes I think


How is piggy indirectly responsible for the blowing of the conch?

piggy is the only one with the insight and wisdom to think to use the conch in such a way


When piggy dies and the conch shatters what does it symbolize in lord of the flies?

This symbolizes that order in the island is no longer there. At this point in the novel, the emergent (or completely devolved) society has deemed it socially acceptable to murder. Hence, the conch represents order; the rule of law.


What is the first symbol of island government in Lord of the Flies?

One of the most notable symbols in Chapter 1 is the conch. The conch represents power and leadership. The power of the conch is illustrated when the boys decide on a chief and chose Ralph because he has possession of the conch. Also if you read some of the quotations about the effects the conch has when Ralph blows it, it is easy enough to support the idea that it is a symbol of power.


Is a conch a crustacean?

No, a conch is not a crustacean. Conchs are mollusks, specifically gastropods, not crustaceans. They are characterized by their spiral shells and belong to the family Strombidae.


What is the scientific name for Queen Conch?

strombus gigas (i think).


What is the thick mass of tough roots at the surface of the soil in a grassland?

sod


What does a Siberian husky symbolize?

I think they symbolize loyalty, cuteness, and courage.


Who sells the best quality sod in the fredericton area?

The best quality so d in the fredericton new brunswick region is portobello sod. There sod is a very deep green and is well maintained all the way to your house. I think it is phenomanal sod. If you want to contact them I found them in the yellow pages.