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What does the forest symbolize in lord of the flies

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It's the symbol of something dark, ominous and unknown.
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In The Lord of the Flies, the forest symbolizes the unknown and darkness. Fear and trouble. The boys were terrified of the forest at night, and the thick vines and growth made it very hard to traverse even in the day.
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