Does Simon have epilepsy

Katelyn Kuhn ∙

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∙ 8mo ago

Updated: 2/6/2025

Yes, Simon has epilepsy.

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What physical condition does the author give Simon to explain his trance?

The author describes Simon as having epilepsy, which causes him to have seizures and enter into trances.

In Lord of the Flies Who faints?

Simon. The scientific answer is that he has epilepsy.

What is the name of a movie about a boy who finds out that his best friend suffers from epilepsy?

Simon birch

How does epilepsy influence Lord of the Flies?

when simon sees the lord of the flies thing his epilepsy happenens and makes him see things hear things and he falls down the hill with a bloody nose from it.

Is Simon's dialog with the Lord of the Flies real or in his imagination?

The dialogue takes place in Simon's imagination during a bout of epilepsy when he comes to realise that the beast is not an animal but is in fact a primal force that lies inside us all.

How is epilepsy used in Lord of the Flies?

Epilepsy provides a reason why Simon should seek out and find his "secret place"in the jungle. From this hidden location he is then able to witness the killing of the pig and the offering of the sacrifice to the beast. Epilepsy also provides an explanation for Simon's imaginary conversation with the "Lord of the Flies" during a fugue. Ralph also appears to suffer from a form of petit mal seizure when a 'curtain descends in his mind' and he loses track of what he is saying. Perhaps an unconscious recognition of a shared complaint explains their tentative friendship for one another.

Can you get epilepsy from a friend?

No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.

What is the difference between epilepsy and seizures?

Epilepsy is the name of the illness. Someone who has epilepsy gets seizures. Epilepsy is the tendency to get seizures. Someone who gets regular seizures can be diagnosed as having Epilepsy.

Is epilepsy problematic in pregnancy?

yes epilepsy problematic in pregnancy .anyone and everyone can have epilepsy

Can you get epilepsy in your leg?

Epilepsy is something that affects the brain, so you cannot get epilepsy in your leg.

Why is epilepsy called epilepsy?

Epilepsy comes from the Greek and means to seize, take hold of or attack.

Is epilepsy still present now?

Yes epilepsy still exists. Many people have epilepsy.

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