Allegory and Symbolism in Lord of the Flies Allegory – a story being told on two levels

Psychological allegory Id – seeks pleasure with no regard to cost Superego – internal censor; concerned only with what is “right” Ego – mediates between the id and the superego

Historical/Political allegory Democracy vs. Totalitarianism Democracy = Britain and the U.S. One leader who listens to advisors Totalitarianism = “Iron Curtain” One leader who may use enforcers

Religious Allegory Garden of Eden The serpent Cain and Abel Christ figure Ba’alzevuv

Symbols Glasses Conch Island “The Scar” The Beast The Lord of the Flies Fire Knife