Fire as a Symbol of Hope in Lord of the Flies

The Lord of the Flies book was written by William Golding and published in the 1954. The world would’ve gone through two world wars already, as it was written after the two wars. The death and violence was fresh in everyone’s minds still, which would explain why there were so many references to the wars. Such as “Didn't you hear what the pilot said? About the atom bomb? They're all dead” (Golding 16). There are several references to the wars, Piggy even talks about grown-ups being responsible and mature, which is ironic because they are the ones killing and resorting to violent actions.

[In Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses the fire to symbolize the hope of the children being saved and their chance of reconnecting with society.] This is similar to how fire is symbolized in society; it gives a sense of hope to people as it provides warmth and protection from animals. The fire plays a big role in the play, as without it the boys would never be saved. The image of the fire changed as the book went on. At the start of the book, Ralph thinks that the best thing to do is to make a fire, which is the exact opposite of what Jack wants. The fire was not exactly essential for the boys as they are more interested in getting meat. Hence creating a little bit of conflict and tension between them as they are looking to survive differently. The glasses make a significant difference in whether they have a chance of survival and also whether they have a chance to make a fire. “The fire is the most important thing on the island. How can we ever be rescued except by

This creates a good setting for the book as the boy’s create tension between each other, as they get more and more