“When someone tells me “no,” it doesn’t mean I can’t do it, it simply means I can’t do it with them.” This quote by Karen E. Quinones Miller expresses the tenacity of her goal. Ralph and the boys face the challenge of surviving all alone with no adults. The group splits due to disagreements, and Ralph ends up being hunted by Jack’s group. His hope is lost, but three boys give him the motivation he needs. Through the objections Ralph faces on the island, Piggy, Simon, and Samneric give him the hope, focus, and support to understand what is really important. Even if that means sacrificing their values, the group shows how to lean on one another in the toughest of times. Piggy supports Ralph in many ways throughout the book. Not only does he …show more content…
Simon is a very sensitive, curious, and empathetic person. Simon knows that Ralph is worried that they won’t get rescued, but he believes there is hope. In the book, Ralph fears of the ocean thinking of it as a barrier and how there’s no escape. Simon comforts Ralph to help him stay hopeful for the future. Simon has a characteristic of being thoughtful. Ralph and he built the shelters for the boys. Simon voluntarily offers to go across the island to tell Piggy about the journey with Ralph and Jack. (117). He is sacrificing himself to help out the other boys, which shows courage and that Simon believes and supports Ralph. When Ralph has lost his hope of being rescued, Simon says, “You'll get back to where you came from.”(111).This quote boosts confidence in Ralph. When the group of boys talk about the beast. Piggy thinks their is no beast, although Simon believes their is a beast, but inside of us. Simons says,” maybe it’s only us.” (89). He takes the beast as a spiritual insight. The evil inside of us instead of an actual beast. His curiosity and knowledge makes Ralph think about what or who the beast is. As a result of Simon’s observations, theories, and comfort, it helps Ralph stay motivated throughout their