Symbolism In Lord of the Flies Symbolism played an important part in the development of story. This narrative technique is used to give a significance to certain people or objects, which represent some other figure. The following table lists many of the examples of symbolism used throughout Golding's book. Object/Character Represents Piggy (and Glasses) Clear-sightedness, intelligence. Their state represents the status of social order. Ralph, The Conch Democracy, Order Simon Pure Goodness, "Christ Figure" Roger Evil, Satan Jack Savagery, Anarchy The Island