Lord of the Flies

Microcosm of the world In his novel, Lord of the Flies, William Golding utilizes symbols to convey the idea that the island is a microcosm, which has analogues in the outside world. By converting the setting, the objects, and the characters of the story into symbols, Golding is able to truly express his feelings toward human society. Through different places on the island, Golding transforms the island into a miniature world. With various objects of …

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