shattering of the conch

Andy Chang
English 1-H
B. The Shattering of the Conch
To see what the shattering of the conch symbolizes, one must what the conch symbolized from the beginning of the novel. The conch shell symbolizes the law and order of the old adult world which Piggy tries so desperately to protect. The conch symbolizes the boys old proper English-selves, when they obeyed authority. When the rock destroys the conch, anarchy quickly ensues because any hope of strong, central leadership has been abandoned. The island society collapses into chaos.
The quotes here are from the beginning of the novel to the end, showing the progress of the deteriorating conc...