In lord of the flies by william golding simon is like the jocks best friend because simon sides with ralph during conflicts. “You’re chief. You tell’em off.” says simon. (golding 51). Simon is always following Ralph and will probably be on Ralph's side during most conflicts. “Simon found for them the fruit they could not reach...Passed them back down to the endless, out stretched hands.” (golding 56). Although Simon is closer to Ralph he is nice to the other kids and is willing to help them. Simon cares about everyone. Finally simon stays with ralph even though everyone has left. “All day i’ve been working with Simon. No one else,” said Ralph. (golding 50). This explains that Simon will work with Ralph even when no one else will. He never