Answer to Question #285422 in English for Kelsey Jand

Question

Lord of the Flies Study Guide Questions

Direction: Your answers need to be thorough, and where possible, quote the text (with citation).

Chapter 5-6

Allegory: Since Lord of the Flies is allegorical in nature, interpret what the beast may signify.

Answer 1

Religious—the devil manifests himself as a beast. The Id is the unconscious mind's instinctive desires, according to Freud. Half-blind Piggy represents rules, wisdom, and order, all of which are battling, just like Piggy.