The Lord of the FliesWhat is the significance of the beast?

The Lord of the Flies
What is the significance of the beast?

The beast in William Golding’s novel, The Lord of the Flies, is of much significance. The beast is seen as an actual creature that the boys are afraid of, as seen in the comment “He says he saw the beastie.” This comment about the beast causes the reader to wonder if the beast is real. In reality though, the beast is made up of the inn...