Question

"We can use this to call the others. Have a meeting. They'll come when they hear us --" (Piggy) The children gave him the same simple obedience that they had given to the men with megaphones. What is significant about the effect the conch has on the children?​

Answer 1

The children obey the conch out of instinct, because they have been raise and trained in society to obey authority. The conch therefore symbolizes civilization and democracy. It is used by Piggy to organize the boys.