SIMON: lotf

Question 1

What does this quotation demonstrate?

“Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.” (Chapter 5)

Answer 1

Demonstrates Simon’s understanding of humanity’s inner darkness.

Question 2

What does this quotation reveal?

“Simon found for them the fruit they could not reach.” (Chapter 3)

Answer 2

Reveals Simon’s kindness and selflessness.

Question 3

What does this quotation tell us about simon?

“You’ll get back to where you came from.” (Chapter 7)

Answer 3

Simon displays comforting words to Ralph, showing his prophetic and empathetic nature.

Question 4

What does this quotation represent?

“The Lord of the Flies spoke in the voice of a schoolmaster.” (Chapter 8)

Answer 4

Represents Simon’s vision of the evil within mankind.

Question 5

What does this description of simon highlight?

“He was a small, skinny boy, his chin pointed, and his eyes so bright.” (Chapter 1)

Answer 5

Highlights Simon’s physical fragility and inner strength.

Question 6

How does this quotation of simon portray him?

“Simon’s body rested. The water rose farther and dressed Simon’s coarse hair with brightness.” (Chapter 9)

Answer 6

Describes Simon’s peaceful death, portraying him as a Christ-like figure.

Question 7

What does this quotation of simon reveal?

“Simon thought of the beast, there rose before his inward sight the picture of a human at once heroic and sick.” (Chapter 6)

Answer 7

Reveals Simon’s perception of the duality of human nature.

Question 8

What does this quotation represent?

“The thing is—fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream.” (Chapter 5)

Answer 8

Simon’s attempt to rationalize fear, showing his wisdom.

Question 9

What does this quotation describe?

“A thing was crawling out of the forest.” (Chapter 9)

Answer 9

Describes Simon’s approach to the boys, tragically mistaken as the beast.

Question 10

What does this quotation reveal?

“The beast was harmless and horrible.” (Chapter 9)

Answer 10

Reveals Simon’s realization about the true nature of the “beast.”