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The paint symbolises the savagery which Jack's tribe has descended into. The face paints are real, made of earth, and their effect is real too. The paint serves to reduce the boys to almost animal like status, concerned with the basic fundamentals of life, killing, eating and shelter from wild beast and 'enemies.' Ralph's desire for smoke is insubstantial and it represents something insubstantial too, the possibility of rescue and the return to a so-called civilised world.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe fire, (according to my advanced language teacher), is supposed to represent civilization among the boys and unity, but it also represents savagery among them as well. Hope that helps (?) :)
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What does water symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
Water in Lord of the Flies symbolizes rebirth.
What does the fruit symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
adaptation to the island
What does lightning symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
lighting will symbolize the death and hardships of the boys and the dangers that they encounter with their surroundings and savage ways.
In Lord of the Flies what does Simon's bower symbolize?
Simon's bower represents civilization.
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What does the mountain symbolize in the lord of the flies?
me
What does water symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
Water in Lord of the Flies symbolizes rebirth.
What does the water symbolize in the book Lord of the Flies?
the men
What does the fruit symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
adaptation to the island
What does the beasti symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
The savagery inside the boys themselves.
What does Piggy from Lord of the Flies symbolize?
I am pretty sure he symbolizes democracy and goodwill.
What does lightning symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
lighting will symbolize the death and hardships of the boys and the dangers that they encounter with their surroundings and savage ways.
In Lord of the Flies what does Simon's bower symbolize?
Simon's bower represents civilization.
What does assemblies symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
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What happened when the boys saw the smoke of the ship in Lord of the Flies?
The boys looked for their own smoke to signal the ship but it had gone out.
What side of the island had little bit of smoke in lord of the flies?
The side of the island with the little bit of smoke in "Lord of the Flies" is the south side of the mountain. This is where the boys start a signal fire in an attempt to attract passing ships for rescue.
Is Ralph more concerned about smoke or fire Lord of the flies?
Ralph is more concerned about the smoke in "Lord of the Flies" because it represents hope for rescue and a way to be noticed by passing ships or planes. The smoke symbolizes the boys' connection to the outside world and their chance of being rescued from the island.
