In the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the character of Simon greatly influences the story. The book focuses on a group of English schoolboys who are stranded on an island, and eventually are driven to savagery. Simon, however, manages to stay relatively sane, spouting the truth and acting as a God figure. Simon finds deeper meanings and recognizes the most important matters on the island. Simon is extremely wise and mature, he knows things that the others never recognize to be true. Simon, addressing Ralph’s worries about being rescued, assures him that he will “get back to where you came from.” Simon senses that Ralph is strong and resilient. He takes an adult stance on the situation and does not panic, but gives
