What Does The Beast Symbolize In Lord Of The Flies?

The Beast is the embodiment of all the worst qualities of humanity. It represents all that we are capable of, when we act on our impulses and base instincts. It represents the darkest parts of us, which we often try to suppress and ignore.

The Beast is a metaphor for the evil inside of us all—the part of us that wants to hurt others, kill them, or take what isn't ours. It's also a reminder that no matter how hard we try to hide it away, this evil exists within each one of us.

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