(Lord of the Flies)

Q: What is the significance of the signal fire?

A. The signal fire is possibly the boys' only hope for rescue. It represents their link to
civilization and release from the island.

B. The signal fire is a symbol of the boys' connection to the rules of civilization
because their organization and teamwork are what help keep it stay lit.

C. The first attempt at a signal fire caused the side of the mountain to burn out of
control with the loss of the boy with the mulberry birthmark. The fire represents the
capacity for destruction as well as rescue.

D. “A" and "C"

E. All of the above