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What does the signal fire symbolize in lord of the flies

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At first, the signal fire symbolizes rescue. But as it grows out of control, it symbolizes danger and death, foreshadowing how it will later become associated with destruction and savagery. The diminished signal fire is symbolic of a weakened connection to civilization as the savagery on the island grows.

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