《蝇王》是戈尔丁的重要代表作。象征手法贯穿这部作品的始终,并和反讽手法紧密结合在一起。象征手法的运用使小说中的人物和事物具有丰富的内涵,同时体现了一定的讽刺意味,有效地推动了情节发展,突出了人性恶的主题。 Lord of the Flies is Golding’s important masterpiece. Symbolism runs through the work and is closely integrated with irony. The use of symbolism has enriched the characters and things in the novel, at the same time, it shows some ironic meanings, effectively promotes plot development, and highlights the theme of human evil.