Simon quotes

Question 1

what does simon represent

Answer 1

natural human goodness, first to realise the ‘beast’ is the boys descent into savagery

Question 2

why was simon chosen to talk to the lotf

Answer 2

he represents the moral compass of the boys

Question 3

“Simon‟s body was arched and stiff. The Lord of the Flies spoke in the voice of a schoolmaster.”

Answer 3

a ‘schoolmaster’ is an authoritative figure to the boys, simon is still tuned to respond in respect towards the schoolmaster, represents civilisation and morality

Question 4

“As if it wasn’t a good island… As if…the beastie, the beastie or the snake-thing, was real. Remember?” chapter 3

Answer 4

validates fear, has an understanding toward young and does not patronise them

Question 5

“We used [Piggy’s] specs…He helped that way.”chapter 2

Answer 5

stands up for what is right, not all contributions to society are physical

Question 6

“I wanted—to go to a place…just a place I know. A place in the jungle.” chapter 5

Answer 6

foreshadowing his death, group becomes suspicious toward him even though he is far from the “beast”

Question 7

“Maybe there is a beast… Maybe it’s only us.” chapter 5

Answer 7

suggests the ‘beast’ is the evil inside humans, voice of reason but gets killed as people are afraid of the truth

Question 8

“You’ll get back all right. I think so, anyway.” chapter 7

Answer 8

attempts to comfort ralph, humanitarian morals, he is not sure whether he himself will survive, this repeats in ralphs head in chapter 12 just before ralph is saved