Symbols Flashcards

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The Lord of the Flies

A
  • original sin
  • man’s inherent malevolence
  • physically: atavism- ancient influences
  • fear of a higher power, being held accountable
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The Conch

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  • civilisation

* incentive to maintain the microcosm of dignified society

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3
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Fire

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• the contagion of liberation from repression

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The pig hunt

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  • Human nature
  • predatory
  • atavism
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5
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Piggy’s glasses

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  • wisdom

* clarity

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6
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The island

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• microcosm of the outside world with the potential for liberation from repression

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