The conch.
In the lord of the flies the symbol of authority is the pink cream colored conch shell
The signal for the assembly in "Lord of the Flies" is blown by a conch shell, which is used as a symbol of authority and order among the boys on the island. Ralph, one of the main characters, blows the conch to call the boys together for meetings and discussions.
The parachute on the mountain in "Lord of the Flies" is a symbol of the outside adult world and civilization. It represents the boys' connection to the world beyond the island, highlighting their isolation and descent into savagery without the presence of authority figures or societal norms.
In "Lord of the Flies," the boys attempt to establish a civilization by electing Ralph as their leader, establishing rules for meetings and the conch shell as a symbol of authority. However, as the story progresses, the boys' civilization deteriorates due to power struggles, fear, and aggression, ultimately leading to chaos and violence.
At the end of the book Jack still has Piggy's glasses, which he had stolen during the night time raid on the shelters.
"Lord of the Flies" is a book expressing a metaphor of how chaotic society is and can be when authority is ignored. Ralph is one of the boys who remains civilized in the book, and his main fear is of what the boys are going to turn into and do without authority. He knows chaos will corrupt the society of the boys on the island and he fears this.
Authority; more importantly, authority from a higher level than the boys were capable of.
The boys venture to Castle Rock in "Lord of the Flies" as they are drawn by the power and control that the location represents. Jack, the leader of the hunters, establishes his authority there, and it becomes a symbol of his violent and tyrannical rule. Additionally, Castle Rock offers a strategic position for defending against potential threats and asserting dominance on the island.
In the book "Lord of the Flies," the boys gathered for assembly are seen discussing their rules, concerns, and issues at midday with the conch shell serving as a symbol of order and authority during these meetings. These midday assemblies play a crucial role in showing the evolving dynamics and tensions within the group of boys stranded on the island.
One example of repetition in Lord of the Flies chapter 2 is the mention of the "scar" left on the island by the crashed plane. Another example is the boys continuously mentioning the need for a leader and discussing the idea of using a conch shell as a symbol of authority.
In "Lord of the Flies," the conch shell symbolizes order and civilization. As the boys descend into savagery, the conch slowly loses its power and authority. Eventually, it is destroyed, signifying the complete breakdown of civilization among the boys.
In chapter 5 of "Lord of the Flies," the boys ignore the rule of following the conch shell as a symbol of authority and order. They also disregard Piggy's suggestion to prioritize building shelters over focusing solely on hunting and playing. Additionally, there is a general breakdown in communication and respect among the boys, leading to further disintegration of their society.