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Allegory and Symbolism in Lord of the Flies Allegory – a story being told on two levels
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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
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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
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Religious Allegory Garden of Eden The serpent Cain and Abel Christ figure Ba’alzevuv
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Symbols Glasses Conch Island “The Scar” The Beast The Lord of the Flies Fire Knife
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