There are many different symbolic images inThe Lord of the Flies, but the Lord of the Flies is a symbol himself. Towards the end of the novel when the Lord of the Flies speaks to Simon, is when his true symbolism comes out; the Lord becomes an indication of any type of beast and also a symbol of the power of evil. You could even take this answer as far as saying the Lord of the Flies symbolizes the devil whereas throughout the story, Simon portrays Jesus Christ (Biblical parallelism).
Beelzebub, or a satanic/demonic representaion
The Lord of the Flies symbolizes the beast inside all of us. Simon might have been called a loony but he was the only one who found out who knew that the beast wasn't a real breathing creature but the beast inside all of us (lord of the flies). When Simon had the talk with the pig's head it might have been confusing but the pig wasn't talking it was his imagination.
When Simon meets lord of the flies it symbolizes the devil
Water in Lord of the Flies symbolizes rebirth.
adaptation to the island
lighting will symbolize the death and hardships of the boys and the dangers that they encounter with their surroundings and savage ways.
Simon's bower represents civilization.
It symbolizes the monstrosity and animalism of everyone on the island, when it was meant to be an offering to the beast. The beast was in all of them.
me
Water in Lord of the Flies symbolizes rebirth.
the men
adaptation to the island
The savagery inside the boys themselves.
I am pretty sure he symbolizes democracy and goodwill.
lighting will symbolize the death and hardships of the boys and the dangers that they encounter with their surroundings and savage ways.
Simon's bower represents civilization.
The assemblies in "Lord of the Flies" symbolize the boys' attempts to establish order and civilization on the island. However, as the story progresses, the assemblies become increasingly chaotic and ineffective, mirroring the breakdown of societal norms and the boys' descent into savagery.
The double sharpened spears in "Lord of the Flies" symbolize the boys' descent into savagery and violence. They represent the loss of innocence and the shift towards primal instincts as the boys become more disconnected from civilization and their moral values. The spears ultimately foreshadow the escalating barbarity and conflicts among the boys on the island.
the glasses symbolize hope because with the glasses the boys can start a signal fire,cook,and have heat
It symbolizes the monstrosity and animalism of everyone on the island, when it was meant to be an offering to the beast. The beast was in all of them.