How has the significance of the conch changed chapter 6?

Answer 1

The conch started out simply as a curiosity that Ralph spotted in the lagoon. Once it was retrieved from the water it became a tool, used to call the other boys to the location. During the first meeting Ralph indicated that the conch had the additional purpose of allowing its holder to speak uninterupted by anyone else except himself. The conch came to symbolise the whole process which it was part of, the democratic ideal of the meetings, civilization, rule, Law and Order.

Answer 2

In chapter 6 of "Lord of the Flies," the significance of the conch begins to diminish as the boys start to prioritize their desires over rules and order. The conch, which once symbolized civilization and democracy, loses its power as Jack and his group rebel against Ralph's leadership. This shift marks a turning point in the novel, where the boys' descent into savagery becomes more apparent.