Each character in the Lord of Flies is symbolic, like you neighbors. →

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The characters in the book Lord of the Flies by William Golding each have a recognizable symbolic significance, which is why they seem to have traits like many of the people around us in our own lives.

Ralph stands for civilization and democracy; Piggy represents intellect and rationalism; Jack signifies savagery and dictatorship; Simon is the incarnation of goodness and saintliness.