What do the glasses symbolize in the Lord of the Flies?

Transcript of Copy of Lord Of The Flies Symbolism Project: Piggy's Glasses. Piggy's glasses (specs) are a symbol of technology and innovation. They are used to light the fire, and help Piggy, who is highly intellectual himself, interact with the world.Dec 17, 2013 read more

While the boys on the island are busy stripping naked to hunt pigs with sharpened sticks, there's still one symbol of advancement, innovation, and discovery: Piggy's glasses. On the one hand, the glasses are a pretty simple symbol. read more

Piggy's glasses come to represent both weakness and power as the novel progresses. At the beginning of the novel, Piggy's glasses are a symbol of his physical weakness which sets him apart from the other boys; however, as the boys figure out how to use the lens to create fire, Piggy's glasses become a symbol of power in the novel. read more

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