Simon unragles the dead parachute man's parachute, causing the wind the carry the corpse out to sea during the night.
the man in the parachute
Simon suggested it because, in his own words, "What else is there to do?" Simon could not bring himself to believe in the existence of a winged creature with teeth and claws that was unable to catch Samneric. To Simon the whole story made no sense and the only sensible option was to go to the mountain and discover just exactly what it was that Samneric had really seen.
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Simon Steven
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.
"I think we ought to climb the mountain."
Simon is portrayed as brave in "Lord of the Flies." Despite being a shy and introverted character, he shows courage by exploring the mountain alone to discover the truth about the beast. He also faces the other boys' hostility and chooses to confront the Lord of the Flies in a moment of intense fear.
When Simon reaches the top of the mountain, he discovers a sense of clarity and enlightenment. He realizes the true nature of the beast within, recognizing that it symbolizes the darkness and savagery present in all humans. This moment of insight highlights the theme of innate human evil and the loss of innocence, reinforcing the idea that the real danger lies within rather than in external forces.
The boys discover that jay mountain is actually an ancient spaceship buried underground. They find a control room with advanced technology and learn that the mountain is capable of interstellar travel.
Because he was the first to discover the river.
He discovered Fraser River on 1793
"I think we ought to climb the mountain."