The second literary device that Golding extensively uses in his novel is allusion, an indirect or passing reference either being biblical, historical, literary, or cultural. In this case, Golding mainly uses biblical allusions. For example, Simon, the Christ figure, is confronted by the sow's head, Lord of the Flies - which translates to Beelzebub, another name for the devil. Another example is the beast. The beast in the novel is a biblical allusion to the beast in chapter thirteen of Revelation. In Lord of the Flies chapter five is tilted “Beast From Water,” which complements Revelation 13:1. In chapter six, when the dead parachutist is lifted up by the wind, all the children think it's the beast. This event corresponds with Revelation …show more content…
The squirrel leapt on the wings of the wind and clung to another standing tree, eating downward. (Golding 44)
Golding uses “scrambled” and depicts the movement of the fire like a squirrel. This shows the boys are incapable of responsibility without an adult figure, even though they try. Another example of personification is from Piggy’s unfortunate death. Golding gives the sea breathing and sighing qualities and even says that the sea took the body of Piggy. This incident shows that savagery has taken control of the boys. The utilization of personification helps bring the message that the real world relishes in the same evil as the boys on the island. The excellent novel, Lord of the Flies, holds many secrets. Although it rigorously follows a group of 6-12 year olds, the life of the boys on the island is symbolically comparable to the faults of real world society. Without authority human nature will ultimately take over and turn to savagery. To do this, William Golding, meticulously shades the underlying truth through his prominent rhetorical devices. As Golding uses symbolism, allusion, and personification as the three final pieces to his great puzzle, his masterpiece is able to reach his audience like never