Lord Of The Flies - Chapter One The Sound Of The Shell

Lord Of The Flies - Chapter One The Sound Of The Shell

1. Warnings of Island's Danger

   • "Witch'like cry"
   • "Water warmer than his blood"
   • "Skull-like coco-nuts"
   • "Snake clasp"

2. Themes

   • Leadership
     • Boys have an election to vote for a chief.
       • Ralph wins because:
         • He called the meeting
         • He held the conch during the meeting
         • He was older and taller than the rest of the boys
         • He looked like a leader.

3. Symbols

   • New Symbols
     • The Conch Shell
       • Conch
       • Founded by Piggy & Ralph while swimming
       • Symbolizes: -Authority -Order -Structure -Civilisation
       • "Deep cream with fading fink,"