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marthimir666
marthimir666
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High School - 10th Grade

In "Lord of the Flies", what is the symbolic meaning of the rocks and shelters?

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Posted by marthimir666 on Sunday March 29, 2009 at 9:23 AM and tagged with lord of the flies, rocks, shelters, symbols.

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  1. danylyshen Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    In Lord of the Flies the shelters represent civilization, safety, and security from the elements and the beastie. When Ralph tries to get everyone to build a sturdy shelter, he is trying to "build" an island civilization and keep all the little 'uns safe. Jack is not worried about building shelter. Jack is worried about meat and the thrill of the hunt. Symbolically, he is against what Ralph deems important and vital to survival.

    The rocks are mostly weapons and they represent Jack's tribe of warriors and outlaws. Roger first uses rocks by throwing them at a little 'un and trying to scare him and bully him. It is also a rock which kills poor Piggy. Rocks are also what and where the warriors make their home on.

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    http://www.enotes.com/flies/themes

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    Posted by danylyshen on Thursday April 2, 2009 at 6:48 AM