Using symbols, William Golding, determines whether men are good or evil. The conch, being a sign of leadership, urges the boys to want to become dark due to their want for power. The fire continues to keep hope in the boys; however, as it dims so does the boys’ mentality. The clothes and long hair represent the length of time on the island and separate the good characters from bad. William Golding shows that men are both good and bad. The symbols contribute to both good and bad characters, in which it leads the characters to act upon each other intentionally good or bad.
