1. Lord of the Flies, analysis of Simon
The Qualities of Goodness: Simon Among the responsibility and savagery of the island, Simon gives the island a sense of hope and goodness that helps the boys deal with the hardships around them. As Simon first appears on the island he shows weakness as he faints "The choir boy who fainted got up against a palm trunk, smiled pallidly at Ralph and said that his name was Simon (p.22)." Simon's weakness in his fainting demonstrates that he is not perfect in his Christ like goodness. ... With Simons innocence, the other boys overrun him when there savagery takes them over when "Simon was c...
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- Grade Level: High School