pre-adolescent boys. When the first meeting is eventually achieved by the presence of the conch, one can initially observe that there are groups which will inevitably form into a secondary group as a whole and subsequently various primary groups will form. The need for a sense of belonging and friendship will buffer the demands that are placed upon the boys in their secondary group. This secondary group is taken charge by Ralph who insists on using a Democratic system to elect a leader and through his advisory committee (Piggy) he learns that establishment and maintenance of social order is a necessity. The conch represents the first defining symbol introduced in the story and probably the most defining symbol throughout. The conch is utilized by the boys to represent social order, consequently whoever is in possession of the conch receives the right to speak and develop rules and guidelines.
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