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Simon in Chapters 1 and 3

2. Simon in Chapters 5 and 6

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3. Simon in Chapter 8 and overall 4. Simon in Chapter 9

1. Simon in Chapters 1 and 3 Make notes on how he is introduced into the story and what is significant about it. Read the passage describing Simons exploration of the island (ch 3, from He picked his way up the scar). Explain what the following lines tell us about him. Simon found for them the fruit they could not reach. He looked over his shoulder as Jack had done at the close ways behind him and glanced swiftly around to confirm he was utterly alone. Holding his breath, he cocked a critical ear at the sounds of the island.

2. Simon in Chapters 5 and 6 Simon is shyly inarticulate and not a confident speaker, so the boys do not take him seriously. Reread the passage in which Simon suggests that the beast is in the boys themselves (ch 5) How is it received by the boys? (Give evidence) In what ways are his words significant? (Big picture)

In chapter 6, Simon climbs the mountain with Ralph and Jack to look for the beast. What do we learn about Simon from the passage starting Simon, walking in front of Ralph, felt a flicker to Simon reeled and a white spot on his forehead turned red and trickled.

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3. Simon in Chapter 8 and overall Reread the scene in which the pigs head, the Lord of the Flies, talks to Simon. If this is written from Simons point of view, what thoughts or fears do you think it shows? Simon is often likened by critics to Jesus Christ. Simon is: Mysterious and different Able to see things that others cannot Affected by a strange illness that makes him more aware Not afraid of the beast or of normal dangers Killed by a mob that is in a frenzy 4. Simon in Chapter 9 Why is it particularly ironic that Simons death should occur when it does? Reread the description of Simons final moments. How does the author slowly let us realise that is Simon who is being battered and killed? What is the effect of this gradual revelation? The final description of Simon is: The water rose further and dressed Simons coarse hair with brightness. The line of his cheek silvered and the turn of his shoulder became sculptured marble. Why do think Golding describes Simon like this in his final moments in the novel?

Find evidence to back up the points above.