In lord of the flies What have the shell and the glasses come to symbolize?

Answer 1

In Lord of the Files, the shell and the glasses come to symbolize the following; the shell (conch) symbolizes civilization and order, while the glasses symbolize civilized thought and the fire, which is the only way for them to get home. -student

Answer 2

The glasses represent the hope to get home and also a little bit of civilization. the glasses help in making the fire, also getting them home. the glasses are stolen from Piggy and Ralph meaning they lost all hope.

Answer 3

The shell symbolizes order, democracy, and civilization on the island, as it is used to call meetings and establish rules. The glasses symbolize intelligence, insight, and the power to create fire, essential for survival, but they can also represent fragility and vulnerability when they are broken.

Answer 4

The shell (or conch) represents Law and Order. It dictates how meetings run and aids in keeping order. Once it is destroyed, however, all order is gone and the island has plunged into chaos.