To quote from the meeting in chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain, Ralph said... "...I'l give the conch to the next person to speak. He can hold it when he's speaking... And he won't be interupted. Except by me."
Whoever is holding the conch gets to speak and everyone else must listen.
In Lord of the Flies the conch is symbolic of the boys hope for rescue.
To quote from the meeting in chapter 2: Fire on the Mountain, Ralph said... "...I'l give the conch to the next person to speak. He can hold it when he's speaking... And he won't be interupted. Except by me."
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.
When Ralph blows the conch, it signifies that there will be a meeting and that all should gather round. When a particular person is holding the conch, it means that they are allowed to voice their thoughts an opinions. The conch itself signifies civility and order.
In "Lord of the Flies," the conch symbolizes order and civilization on the island. It represents authority and the rule of law, as only the person holding the conch has the right to speak during meetings. The conch's power diminishes as the boys descend into savagery, reflecting the breakdown of order and civilization on the island.
The boys in "Lord of the Flies" make rules about holding the conch shell during meetings. The rule is that only the person holding the conch has the right to speak, ensuring order and fairness during their discussions and decisions on the island.
Piggy sees it, Ralph gets it, then it is passed around while people talk, and then Piggy is holding it when he dies
In "Lord of the Flies," the character named Piggy finds the conch.
In The Lord of the Flies, during the first assembly Ralph lays down the rule that only the person holding the conch can talk. The conch symbolizes law, order and civilization.
If you're holding the conch you should look up every once in a while.
Ralph blows the conch to call meetings in "Lord of the Flies." The conch becomes a symbol of authority and order on the island.
In William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies," the conch shell symbolizes authority and order. The person holding the conch has the power to speak and be heard during meetings, allowing for a structured and democratic way of decision-making within the group of boys stranded on the island.
the boys find ralph holding the conch when he blows and and elect him leader over jack. Its around page 30 in my edition.
The Conch Represents Democracy, order and civility