The underlying theme of this passage is I believe it to be (deep instincts) :)
Answer:
The conch represented civilization for the boys because the boys where connected to civilization as a result of their daily meetings and order
Explanation:
The conch represented civilization for the boys because the boys where connected to civilization as a result of their daily meetings and order. Ralph feels that if the conch is blown, the boys have lost all civilization and have become savages.If the boys do not come when the conch called them, it means that there would be no civilization and order among the boys again.
He did not write, "The Gentleman's Magazine".
