How Does Golding Present Simon's Death In Lord Of The Flies

In Lord of the Flies, William Golding demonstrates through Simon’s conversation with Ralph, his conversation with the Lord of the Flies, and the weather, that there is a beast inside all of us. Through these three events, Golding foreshadows Simon’s death, increasing the savagery, and leading to a decline in civilization. Through Simon’s conversation with Ralph, Golding foreshadowed Simon’s death on the island. Ralph was watching the body of water surrounding the island. Watching as the waves moved up and down, feeling hopeless and imagining a ship coming to rescue them. Then Simon came to Ralph. Ralph noticed he was holding rocks in his hand, and his body was arched and his neck stiff. In Simon's conversation with Ralph, Simon said, “I think you’ll get back all right” (Golding 71). When Simon said this, he had not mentioned himself escaping the island, but telling Ralph that he will make it out alright. Therefore, Simon believes that something will happen to him. One can infer that Simon’s death would be

This event was included by Golding to furthermore foreshadow Simon's death. Simon was in the forest and saw the head of a pig on a stick, an offering for the imaginary beast given by Jack and his followers. As Simon approached the figure, he started hallucinating. He was talking to the Lord of the Flies. During their conversation, the Lord of the Flies says, “You’re not wanted. Understand? We are going to have fun on this island. Understand? We are going to have fun on this island!” (Golding 93). The Lord of the Flies tells Simon they were going to have fun on the island and that Simon was not wanted. When he said have fun, he did not mean they would play around and have fun, but he was foreshadowing Simon's tragic death. In addition, Simon believes that the beast does not exist, but it is inside everyone, corrupting them from civilization, and leading them into