Amidst the ruinous disorder throughout the novel Lord of the Flies, the lack of civilization and human goodness leads the young children to evils and rough conditions they have never faced. After several characters fail to uphold responsibilities and commitments, things begin falling apart. If only half of the boys had the mindset and perception of Simon, the majority of the problems would have ceased. Simon, an “embryo mystic” (qtd in Epstein 207) who represents a kind of innate, spiritual, human goodness connected deeply with nature, shares the experiences of both the “littluns” and the older boys. He has the innocent perceptions and feelings of the “littluns”, yet the knowledge of the older boys as well. Simon is a fine example of peace and good nature throughout the novel.

Being such an example of true, good willed character, however, Simon often alienates himself from

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