One of the symbols Golding uses to symbolize the boys turning savage, is the conch. The conch symbolizes order and civilization. Golding shows the progression of the boys turning uncivilized by changing the characteristics of the conch. For example, at the beginning of the book the conch is described as “deep cream, touched here and there with fading pink” (Golding 23). The color of the conch resembles bright colors to show that that some of the boys are civilized upon arriving at the island. Ralph, a main character in Lord of the Flies, uses the conch to call a meeting and allow a member to speak. Although at the end of the novel, the conch doesn’t hold as much value. As most of the boys turn savage the conch loses its bright color and becomes
