Conch Shell

The conch shell symbolizes civilization. The conch is important because it helps the boys to be civil and listen to each other. Without the shell, the boys would be yelling at each other, interrupting each other, and talking over one another. All of the boys use the conch, but mainly Jack. It is used in two ways, one way is that it is blown to get the attention of  the boys so they know that a meeting is being called, and the other way is that it is used for the boys to hold when they want to speak.