Firstly, the conch is a symbol of authority, which Ralph uses when he wants to gather the boys for an assembly. This conch relates to Ralph calling all the boys together from all parts of the island, while also reminding the boys of the 'men with the megaphones'. The conch was eventually used to give a person a chance to speak, therefore having a sense of authority with it as everyone had to listen to the person holding the conch and speaking. Hence, this conch eventually held a sense of authority as it etched memories related to authority in the boys' minds.
Secondly, the conch is also a symbol of democracy. According to the rules that Ralph had in place, whoever has the conch would have the right to speak and no one was to interrupt them, allowing everyone a chance to speak with no discrimination against anyone. Therefore, everyone had his own voice ad thoughts that is taken into consideration. exhibiting the concept of democracy. Thus, the conch represents both authority and democracy.
-Valerie Tang and James Howe
Secondly, the conch is also a symbol of democracy. According to the rules that Ralph had in place, whoever has the conch would have the right to speak and no one was to interrupt them, allowing everyone a chance to speak with no discrimination against anyone. Therefore, everyone had his own voice ad thoughts that is taken into consideration. exhibiting the concept of democracy. Thus, the conch represents both authority and democracy.
-Valerie Tang and James Howe