Lord of the Flies - Thinking About Symbols in an Allegory

Piggy's glasses are symbolic.  How did glasses become a sign of intelligence?

Which one of the following aspects of the jungle creeps Jack out the most?

What do "Fantasy Island," "Gilligan's Island," and "Cast Away" all have in common?

The conch is symbolic.  Who do the island boys associate with the conch and give it power?

The "scar" can be considered a symbol.  But what has actually been "scarred?"  

Contrast Jack's desire for Fire with Ralph's main interest in Fire.

For Ralph, what is the most important use of the fire?

What do Halloween children, costumed revellers, bank robbers, and clowns all have in common?

What always makes the little ones on the island uneasy and frightened?

Ralph, Jack, and Simon are all symbolic literary characters.  What does Harry Potter symbolize?