Allegorical View Story with symbolic meaning Lord of the Flies Allegorical View Story with symbolic meaning

Moral Allegory The author tells a story to teach a lesson, usually one about good and evil. What characters and objects could represent good or evil?

Social allegory Deal with civilization, the social structures with which human beings try to organize themselves. What characters or objects apply?

Religious Allegory Often deal with issue of salvation and damnation. What characters or objects could be seen in a religious manner?

Characters to consider: Ralph Piggy Jack Simon Roger Samneric

Objects to consider: The island The “scar” The conch shell The huts Piggy’s glasses (specs) The signal fire

Objects to consider: The beast The Lord of the Flies The dead paratrooper The fire at the end The navel officer