Symbolism

Question 1

Golding effectively employs

Answer 1

Golding effectively employs the symbolism of the conch to illustrate the need for order, authority and civilisation in survival and its importance throughout the novel.

Question 2

One of the most significant symbols

Answer 2

One of the most significant symbols Golding uses to explore survival is the symbol of the conch which initially represents order and the boys’ way to represent power and leadership

Question 3

As the novel progresses

Answer 3

As the novel progresses, the conch becomes the representation of the entire group’s downfall into anarchy and descent into corruption and savagery.

Question 4

When the conch loses its power however

Answer 4

When the conch loses its power however, it symbolises the breakdown of societal structures, its destruction mirrors the complete collapse of civilization on the island.

Question 5

This is further highlighted by the quote

Answer 5

as without the conch it marks the complete and absolute collapse of order

Question 6

As the reader interprets Golding’s

Answer 6

As the reader interprets Golding’s methods of displaying the corruption and the need for law and order through the conch it shows how even through the harsh conditions of survival with the absence of societal constraints, darker instincts like aggression and savagery emerge and chaos spreads.

Question 6

Golding reflects the need

Answer 6

Golding reflects the need for societal dynamics and rules in the conch, showing that shared values and cooperation are essential for societal function.

Question 6

Golding successfully illustrates

Answer 6

Golding successfully illustrates this as when the conch is taken and spoken into, it acts as a temporary rule of unity and law but when these structures falter, division and violence of survival will rise and take over.