Name Symbolism Symbolism in Lord of the Flies A symbol is a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object that represents something abstract. There is a great deal of symbolism in Lord of the Flies. Explain the meaning of each symbol. 1. Conch shell 2. Specs 3. the island 4. the ocean 5. the scar ©www.EasyTeacherWorksheets.com