The conch falls and shatters into dozens of pieces, as does Ralph's group. Ralph's tribe has always represented responsibility through rules and ideas of civilization, so it shows what the conch represents when Jack says, “'See? See? This is what you will get! I mean it seriously! There is no longer a tribe for you! The conch is no more..." (181). As soon as the conch is destroyed, Jack says that there is no longer a tribe left due to only the conch being broken. It shows the relationship between the more sophisticated culture of the tribe of Ralph and the conch. And it's true, his tribe ended when he lost his influence. Piggy and the conch easily come to mind almost each other. Piggy is a civilized thinker with a responsible mind who stood by Ralph and respected the shell. So, knowing that they represent each other, it is important to note that at the exact moment Piggy dies, the shell does shatters. As if at that precise moment all order and civilization died on the island. Looking at what happens next it is clear that ferocity takes over, Ralph classifies everyone as savages, everyone tries to hunt down Ralph and the entire hinterland of the island. The island is set on fire to flush him out. Savagery takes over the moment the shell disappears, order on the island dies. The shell is a picture of civilization painted by the boys who followed its rule over the island. In times of need people reach for anything that represents the hard to find things, and in this case it was a creamy conch. The senseless object gave order and dominion over everyone and once destroyed, total chaos conquered the hearts of the boys. The seashell is an important symbol placed in Golding's book to truly represent him