In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the primary events in the novel are
             closely linked to incidents in Revelation. There are many symbols in the novel
             reflecting Revelation and the demonic downfall of the island and the children
             inhabiting it. The war between Ralph and his followers and Jack and his tribe
             denote the war between God and his minions and Satan and his. Also the smoke
             from the fire and the importance of maintaining it, represent the glory of God and
             the importance of keeping hope. Similarly, the trumpet that Jack mistook the conch
             for informs us of a plague. The novel interpreted as an Armageddon, initiates the
             The conflict between good and evil is forshadowed throughout the novel.
             The discrepancies between Ralph and Jack anticipate that the war between God and
             "Satan will increase his persecution of believers, but they
             must stand fast, even to death. They are sealed against
             any spiritual harm and will soon be vindicated when
             Christ returns, when the wicked are forever destroyed,
             and when God's people enter an eternity of glory and
             This quotation mirrors Revelation because Jack continues to tyrannise the remaining
             civilized children, who in turn stand up for what they believe to be just: " 'Can't they
             see? Can't they understand? Without the smoke signal we'll die here?'" (153). The
             development of active hostility is apparent in Jack, so, wanting to be separate from
             Ralph, Jack decides he's, " 'not going to be a part of Ralph's lot-'"(140). Jack's
             arrogance and confidence in himself lure the other boys to leave the world of reason
             to be ruled by a Satanist figure who personifies evil. As Satan ignites the fire
             between him and God, through the smoke there is a glimmer of hope.
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