Lord of The Flies- SIMON

Question 1

INTRO:

Answer 1

1. allegorical novel
2. he represents morality and law- juxtaposed with the animalistic violence of the other boys
3. represents genuine human good

Question 2

POINT 1:

Answer 2

Simon represents human morality through loyalty and kindness

Question 3

POINT 1 “Simon found for them…”

Answer 3

CHAPTER 3
“Simon found for them fruit they could not reach”
- fricative alliteration- shows empathy and kindness towards the little’uns
- underscores the force which Golding sees as a natural kindness in the part of society which Simon represents

Question 4

POINT 1 “you’ll get back…”

Answer 4

CHAPTER 7
“you’ll get back alright”
- Simon recognises Ralph’s fear and sensitivity and offers reassurance
- conniving Ralph to be certain of his return to civilisation

Question 5

POINT 1 “we used Piggy’s specs….”

Answer 5

CHAPTER 2
“we used PIggy’s specs… He helped that way”
- Standing up or Piggy who’s being mocked because he isn’t physically able
- “specs” symbolise civilisation and act as a safety blanket throughout the novel- Simon linked once again to the human good

Question 6

POINT 2:

Answer 6

Simon is represented as an outsider compared to the other boys

Question 7

POINT 2 what Golding refers to Simon as whilst he is being killed:

Answer 7

“it”
- suggesting his morality was too good to be on this island and he was an outsider from the beginning

Question 8

POINT 2 what is Simon first introduced in?

Answer 8

“choir” and “creature”
- juxtaposing Simon with a cult from the beginning
- highly ironic as these are the people who murder him

Question 9

POINT 2 “candle…”

Answer 9

“candle buds”
- becoming linked to nature as he describes the trees as this
- “candle” signifies the light which Simon attempts to bring
- “bud” links to the allegorical coming of age novel and also creates a fragile image and flowering of his hope on the island

Question 10

POINT 2 “Maybe there is no….”

Answer 10

“Maybe there is no beast… maybe it’s only us”
- linking to the dead parachutist
- highlighting his maturity compared to the other boys

Question 11

POINT 3:

Answer 11

Simon becomes overwhelmed by evil

Question 12

POINT 3 what does Simon bring up the idea of?

Answer 12

“beastie”
- embracing possible evil?

Question 13

POINT 3 what does Simon recognise and what does he become in his effort to express it?

Answer 13

• recognises “Mankind’s essential illness”
• becomes “inarticulate” in his efforts to express it because the boys take over

Question 14

POINT 3 “Simon’s effort….”

Answer 14

“Simon’s efforts fell about him in ruins”
- Simon is defeated by the boy’s evil

Question 15

POINT 3 “He fell down and….”

Answer 15

“He fell down and lost consciousness”
- surrendered himself- signifying breakdown o civilisation

Question 16

POINT 3 “shoulder became….”

Answer 16

“shoulder became sculptured marble”
- connotations of delicate and rare
- Simon was