In which William Golding novel is a conch shell used as a symbol of order and authority?
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Lord of the Flies
In William Golding's novel, the conch shell represents the transition from a civilized society to primal chaos. When the shell is eventually shattered, it symbolizes the complete end of order and the rule of law among the stranded boys.
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