Symbols can be objects, characters, settings or colours and can symbolise more than one thing at once. Ralph discovers the conch shell but it is Piggy who thinks what can be done with it.

Symbols can be objects, characters, settings or colours and can symbolise more than one thing at once. Ralph discovers the conch shell but it is Piggy who thinks what can be done with it.

Due to its unique appearance, the conch shell was believed to have spiritual ... There is a rich cultural symbolism behind conch piercing. For instance, the ancient Mayan civilisation practised ...