Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A character in The Lord of the Flies who represents democracy, learned good moral behavior, and civilization in contrast to Jack's descent into savagery.
AP course connection
Topic 6.5: 6.5 Characters as symbols, metaphors, and archetypes