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Who recognizes the true nature of the beast on the island but is unable to express it to the others in the lord of the flies?
Simon suggests that perhaps there is a beast and that it might be the boys themselves but because of his fear of public speaking he is unable to express this idea in a way which the rest of the boys can accept.
In lord of the flies who is tending the fire when the beast is discovered?
In "Lord of the Flies," it is Simon who is tending the fire when the boys' fear of the beast emerges. As the boys mistake a dead paratrooper for the beast and flee, Simon remains at the scene and discovers the truth about the figure on the mountain.
In lord of the flies what does Simon discover about the apelike beast?
Simon discovers that the apelike beast the boys fear is actually the rotting corpse of a dead paratrooper, whose body has become entangled in the rocks and vines on the mountain. This realization causes Simon to understand the true nature of the beast as a manifestation of the boys' own inner darkness and fears.
Who do the boys kill thinking it is the beast in lord of the flies?
The boys mistakenly kill Simon, a member of their group, mistaking him for the beast during a chaotic and frenzied moment. Simon had come down from the mountain, where he had discovered the truth about the supposed beast, but the boys, caught up in their fear and mob mentality, attack and kill him.
What is the beast that the boys kill how is it ironic and especially tragic not only for the beast but for everyone on the island?
The "beast" that the boys kill is actually Simon, a member of their group. This is particularly tragic because Simon represents goodness and innocence, but is mistaken for the beast due to the hysteria and fear that has consumed the boys. Killing Simon represents the ultimate loss of humanity and descent into savagery for the boys, leading to irreversible consequences for everyone on the island.
What does Simon suspect that the others don't understand in lord of the flies?
Simon suspects that the beast the boys fear is actually their own inner darkness and capacity for evil. While the others don't grasp this concept and believe the beast is a physical entity, Simon realizes that it is a symbol of the darkness within themselves.
Why did the boys kill Simon in lord of flies?
they killed simon because they believed he was the beast
If Simon was an animal what would he be in lord of the flies?
The identical twin brothers are called Sam and Eric, or Samneric for short, not Simon and Eric. In chapter 6: Beast From air Samneric simultaneously describe the beast, and I quote.... "It was furry. There was something moving behind its head--wings. the beast moved too---" "that was awful. It kind of sat up---" "There were eyes---" "Teeth---" "Claws--" "The beast followed us---" "I saw it slinking behind the trees---"
Does Simon believe Sam and Eric story Lord of the flies?
Simon does not believe Sam and Eric's story about the "beast" being a physical threat. He understands that the beast is a manifestation of the boys' fear and inner darkness, rather than an external monster. Simon tries to convey this understanding to the group, but is ultimately killed before he can do so.
What is the paradox of the boys attitudes towards the beast?
In "Lord of the Flies," the paradox is the boys fear of an external beast, when in actuality it rests within each of them, growing more dangerous by the day. They create a fantasy outer beast because they are not yet ready to face what they have become. Simon understands before the others just who and what the beast is, but at the point when they are killing Simon, it becomes clear, that they understand there is no outer beast. He is killed for trying to break the illusion.
What does simon say about the beast in lord of the flies?
Simon believes that the beast is not a physical entity but something that exists within each of the boys, representing their inner darkness and savagery. He tries to convey this message to the others, emphasizing the idea that the real beast is the evil and fear that resides within themselves.
What is the fear of beasts?
beast a violent animals,bt their only fear is wht they are a beast.
