Lord of the Flies
What does the dead pilot symbolize?
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Ralph has always believed that adults will save the boys..... but the pilot only makes it to the island because he's dead. Thus, he's unable to help and the boys realize they have to depend on themselves.
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