Simon A Christ Figure Analysis

Many people believe that when someone risks their life, they become a Christ figure. A Christ figure is someone who resembles the biblical Jesus Christ or any other biblical figures. While reading Lord of the Flies, many readers have realized that Simon is the Christ figure. Based on Simon’s name and nature, how he behaves towards the other boys, and what happens when he dies, it is clear that Simon is the Christ figure in this book. To begin with, Simon’s name and his nature are both very notable ways of showing readers that he is the Christ figure. Simon’s name alone is a massive giveaway that he is a Christ figure. The name Simon also happens to be one of the twelve apostles in the bible, which is ironic. Also, Simon is seen as crazy …show more content…
In one scene, Ralph is sitting alone, thinking to himself. Just by observing Ralph, Simon knows exactly what he is thinking, which is that they will never be rescued. Simon reassures Ralph that he will get off the island. “You’ll get back all right. I think so, anyway.” (Golding 111) This is yet another example of Simon being the Christ figure and knowing exactly what to say to comfort Ralph. Just as Ralph was losing hope, Simon helped him regain it. Finally, Simon’s death is a colossal way of showing readers that he is a Christ figure. To begin with, the way Simon dies is almost identical to the way Jesus dies. They both die in an attempt to save others. Jesus dies by believing that he is the son of God. Simon dies trying to warn the others that the beast is not actually real, and that it is only them. However, in Simon’s attempt to save others, he dies. Unfortunately, Simon ran into the circle of savages at the wrong time. After the savages kill Simon, his body washes away. Nature gives him a halo- glowing plankton wrap around his head, in the shape of a halo. The sea is described as peaceful as Simon is swept out. Golding explains how Simon’s hair became bright. Many readers interpret this as Simon being risen into