it symbolizes no hope, but then at chapter 3, pg. 59, the poison taking over of no hope, because earlier in the story, when Ralf, Jack and Simon explored the island, there was nothing to make a fire with, only candle flowers.
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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.