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The conch is significant as it is the medium through which Ralph becomes leader. He blows the conch originally which draws all the other boys to the beach. They then proceed to vote him as leader. The conch gives people a voice, as when you are holding it you have the power due to the focus of all the other boys being on you. The conch symbolizes what little bit of civilization and rules the boys still have. When it is crushed on the rocks later, when piggy dies, this shows the utter shattering of all chance of civilization. This proves the boys have turned into complete savages.
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When does the conch start to fade in lord of the flies?
At penis
What is the conch linked with in Lord of the Flies?
It represents authority.
Who were the group of boys that looked at it with affectionate respect in lord of the flies?
The conch shell.
What are the two technique s used in the leavesvwere roaring like the sea in the lord of The flies?
Who said we don't need the conch anymore in the Lord of the flies
What do the boys have that is a symbol of the authority of the society they form?
In the lord of the flies the symbol of authority is the pink cream colored conch shell
