Reading Metaphor Analyses of "Lord of the Flies" and came across this timely bit:

The Conch:

The conch shell symbolizes the law and order of the old adult world which Piggy tries so desperately to protect. The conch represents all the authority which the boys are so used to obeying. When Jack destroys the conch, anarchy quickly ensues because any hope of strong, central leadership has been abandoned. The island society collapses into chaos.

"Friends Foundation, this is Danelle..."