Piggy And The Conch Analysis

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Piggy and the conch share the same fate because they bring justice and unity on the island. When Piggy tried to use the conch to speak to the savages, he questioned, “Which is better, law and rescue, or hunting and breaking things up?”(180). Piggy and the conch symbolize law and order, for they both establish a democratic civilization on the island. They share the same destiny because Piggy still values, and is trying to use the conch as a way to create harmony and regulation. Piggy tries to give the conch power before his death, yet the conch is ineffectual. Since Piggy and the conch represents freedom and equality, in which it can bring people to have courage and hope on the island. However, the conch can’t stop the boys from turning into

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