What is the significance of the title the Lord of the Flies?

The literal Hebrew translation of the name Beelzebub is "The Lord of the Flies." Beelzebub is another name for the Devil, and William Golding's ominous title represents the wickedness that takes place on the abandoned island. One of Golding's themes throughout the novel deals with the aspect of evil. Golding suggests that humans are inherently evil throughout the novel, and the severed pig's head that Jack leaves as a sacrifice to the beast is named "The Lord of the Flies." The Lord of the Flies speaks to Simon while he is hallucinating and essentially tells Simon that the "beast" is actually inside of each child. The idea of original sin is explored throughout the novel and correlates with the Biblical tale of the serpent, which is Satan, tempting Eve. According to Biblical tradition, humans have been born into sin ever since the fall of man. Golding analyzes and examines human behavior without societal restrictions. He suggests that man's evil instincts will thrive without boundaries. Satan, also known as The Lord of the Flies, encourages this wicked behavior throughout the novel.