In the novel Lord of the Flies, by William Golding, three main symbols are exhibited to show the reader the significance of man's need for order and its instinct for savagery. The conch, the beast, and the signal fire all display this important theme, and they represent all of mankind's many problems. Therefore, the three objects symbolize the predominant theme in Lord of the Flies, and signify mankind's need for controlled order in society.

Ralph finds the conch with Piggy in the first chapter, it is used to call and unite the children. When the boys are having their meeting, the only one aloud to talk is the one holding the conch; this demonstrates how it has...