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Simon Lord Of The Flies Character Analysis

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One way Golding uses symbolism is through characters and their behaviours. Two characters from the novel that are very symbolic through their conscience and behaviors is Simon and Jack. Simon is a blonde haired, skinny boy whose eyes are described as “so bright they had deceived Ralph into thinking him delightfully gay and wicked"(Golding 57). Simon is very different from all of the other boys, not only his appearance but also his behaviour and actions. Simon always has concern for the smaller boys who follow him. Simon always lends in help whether it be helping build shelters or feeding the little ones. Simon can be symbolized as a christ-like figure in many ways. Simon is the only boy on the island with a christian name. When Simon’s eyes
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