Symbols

What does the fire represent? The fire represents hope. During the book, this symbol of hope changes drastically. The hunters were able to keep the fire going as hope of being rescued. This changes when the hunters go for a hunt and the fire goes out and a ship passes by!

     What does the face

paint represent? The face paint is a symbol of savagery. It masks the humanity and civility of the school boys. Jack was unable to hunt a pig when he didn’t wear the face paint because he was scared, but when he put on the face paint, he was able to hunt the pig. Jack was mainly the one who wore the face paint. It changed him from a good school boy into a savage who has a taste for blood.

     What do the hunts represent? The huts represent home. It provides the boys protection from the weather. The huts also provide protection from any animals who may try and attacked them, it may not be the best protection from animals, but it's something. The huts are also a place for the boys to sleep safely and peacefully.