After the argument between Jack and Ralph, Simon goes off by himself into the forest, seeking peace and solitude. He often retreats into nature to reflect on the conflicts among the group and find solace in the beauty of the island.
Simon tells Ralph that he will get home safely in "Lord of the Flies." Simon has a mystical and intuitive connection with the island and its surroundings, allowing him to offer comfort and reassurance to Ralph.
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Simon helps Ralph build shelters in Chapter 3 of "Lord of the Flies."
Early in the novel Ralph, Jack and Simon climb the mountain to ascertain if they are actually on an island. Later in the book Ralph, Jack and Roger climb the mountain in search of the beast.
Ralph is the leader. Jack is the antagonist and rebel . Simon is the Jesus archetype.
Ralph takes Simon and Jack along with him on the expedition.
Jack, Roger, and the Littluns kill Simon when he shows up to warn them.
"You'll get back to where you came from," said by Simon to Ralph.
Ralph, after he participated in the killing of Simon.
Ralph, Jack and Roger search the island and climb the mountain in their search for "the beast."
Ralph is repulsed and shocked by the sight of the skull, while Simon reacts with a sense of empathy and understanding towards it, recognizing it as a symbol of the darkness within themselves. Ralph sees the skull as a reminder of death and decay, while Simon sees it as a reflection of the inherent evil in human nature.