Abstract: The most significant artistic feature in Lord of the Flies is symbolism. In the novel, many ordinary people and things are endowed with symbolic implications, in a certain environment, which reflect the theme deeply. Besides, the author used this writing technique with other art gimmick that renders the novel more attractive and profound. 

Key words: symbolism; theme; Lord of the Flies

摘要：《蝇王》最显著的艺术特征之一是其象征主义表现手法。在这部小说里，众多普普通通的人物和事物在一个特定的环境里被赋予了象征意义，深刻的反映了文章的主旨。除此之外，作者把这种写作手法与其他艺术手法相结合，从而使这部小说更深奥并充满吸引力。

关键词：象征主义；主旨；《蝇王》

It can be said that Golding describes the moral of the book in relation to the scientific mechanics of society. This is found as a major theme in the book, which is actually a fear. The boys on the island view this ideal in the form of the “beastie”. The “beastie” is an unseen figure on the island, which is symbolized of the dead parachutist. This fear, however, represents the potential evil found in humans. Yet, this evil is only brought about amongst specific environmental conditions, which Golding synthesized in the book. 

The most interesting aspect and probably the most influential characteristic of the story is found to be the age of the characters. The author successfully attempts to show how capable the aspect of evil is among human beings. However, Golding perfects this idea as he used children, who represent purity and innocence in a normal society. Through the use of children, the reader finds that barbarity and savagery can exist amongst even the smallest and most innocuous form of human beings.