Lord of the flies: Simon

Question 1

What part of the Freudian theory represents Simon?

Answer 1

Super ego
–> altruistic, caring, nurturing, puts the ‘self’ last

Question 2

‘Simon found for (the littluns) the fruit they could not reach…(and) passed them back down to the endless, outstretched hands.’

Answer 2

has a kind and generous nature
also helps Ralph build the shelters in chapter 3 when no one else would

Question 3

‘The candle-buds opened their wide white flowers…Their scent spilled out into the air and took possession of the island.’

Answer 3

• marvels at the beauty of nature
• chooses to be alone
• has a goodness and kindness from within that seems to be connected with nature