Fire In Lord Of The Flies

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This essay is going to talk about symbolism in Lord of the Flies. I’ve decided to write about fire because it seems to have deep meaning in the novel. Fire showed them a way to survive, possible rescue, and warmth on the deserted island. Fire always gave them hope to move forward. It made them feel like they had reason to go another day. First, fire was a form of necessary survival that everyone on the island needed. In order to cook the food they had captured, they needed a fire. Thanks to Piggy’s glasses, they had successfully made one. The fire was something that needed to be tended to and constantly watched. For a bunch of kids who were dropped on a deserted island, they were doing a good job of keeping things together. Fire was also
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