Lord of the Flies Group

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mim143
mim143
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High School - 10th Grade

What does the pig's head represent in Lord of the Flies?

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Posted by mim143 on Friday October 5, 2007 at 8:17 AM and tagged with lord of the flies, pigs head, symbolism.

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  1. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    The pig's head symbolizes both the savagery that the boys now exhibit outwardly, and the "Lord of the Flies" because the rotting head is swarming with flies, as it sits perched on a stick.

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    Posted by renelane on Tuesday October 30, 2007 at 10:45 AM