What, if anything, might the dead parachutist symbolize? Does he symbolize something other than what the beast and the lord of the Flies symbolized?

Asked by mons on 10 Feb 13:42

Last updated by Jill W on 19 Jul 21:30

Answered by Jill W on 19 Jul 21:30

The dead parachutist serve as a symbol of war, as well as the manifestation of evil on the island.

Lord of the Flies