The conch in the lord of the flys represents when a meeting will be held when blown. This later develops into a object of power, who ever has the conch has the power to rule those around him.
In "Lord of the Flies," blowing the conch represents order, authority, and communication. It is used to gather the boys together, call for meetings, and establish a sense of structure and civilization on the island. As the novel progresses and the boys descend into chaos, the conch loses its power and significance.
Ralph
A conch shell when blown produces a very loud booming blast, a little like blowing one note very loudly on a trumpet.
Ralph blows the conch to call meetings in "Lord of the Flies." The conch becomes a symbol of authority and order on the island.
The Conch Represents Democracy, order and civility
Ralph
The conch (Shell)
It represents authority.
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The conch in "Lord of the Flies" breaks when Piggy is killed by Roger, who pushes a large rock that strikes Piggy and shatters the conch. This moment symbolizes the loss of order and civilization on the island.
The conch shell serves as a symbol of authority in "Lord of the Flies." The person holding the conch has the right to speak during meetings, signifying order and democracy among the boys on the island.
Whoever holds the conch has the right to speak. Therefore, order and control takes place. So when the conch is destroyed, it symbolizes the loss of civilization.
The Conch shell.