1. Simon in Lord of the Flies
Simon's character is parallel to Simon Peter, Moses, and Christ in the bible. ... Simon the character is similar to the Apostle Simon Peter. Simon Peter's image of selfless caring is shown in a conversation between him and Jesus. ... As Simon Peter himself says: "Feed the flock of God which is among you " (1 Peter 5:2). ... "but we must hear also a suggestion of the death of Christ on Calvary and realize that, in killing the true prophet who had come down to reveal to them their real naturethe boys are re-enacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ" (Boyd 2). ...
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- Grade Level: High School