Ralph- is the protagonist in the novel, represents good,
is a natural leader, thinks and reacts in a positive manner, befriends Simon and
Piggy
Jack- Antagonist in the story, represents the break
down of civilized youth, thirsts for the hunt/blood of the pig, natural dictator, rules
by fear and control
Piggy- represents civilization, is over
weight, lived with his aunt over a candy store, kind, looks out for the littles, his
death demonstrates breakdown of civilizations
Simon-
Spiritual representation, meditates, tries to solve mystery of the beast, communicates
with the pigs head, has seizures, is slaughtered
The conch-
a shell found by Ralph and Piggy on the beach, used to represent civilized
behavior
The island- Garden of Eden, pure and pristine
until mankind arrives, becomes scared by wreckage, and
humanity
The pigs head- Represents the downfall of the
youth, reflection of the uncivilized savage behaviors
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