Discuss how Golding uses symbolism and metaphor

Discuss how Golding uses symbolism and metaphor (piggys glasses, conch, Simon) to reveal this theme. Are these devices effective? What part does each play in revealing Goldings view of human nature? human kind is naturally evil The central concern of Lord of the Flies is the conflict between two competing impulses that exist within all human beings: the instinct to live by rules, act peacefully, follow moral commands, and value the good of the group …

…by Golding reveals his theme of the human nature. Golding sees moral behavior, as something that society forces upon the individual rather than a natural expression of human nature. Without society the world would be in chaos because of the natural evilness of the human nature. The battle of good and evil, civilization and savagery is balanced. The two forces that have long being in conflict with each other and will continue to do so.