In this story William Golding employs religious allegory, linking parts of his novel to several biblical stories and portrays Simon as a Christ-like figure. ... Simon's character traits are like Jesus' because he demonstrates true morality and selflessness and many of the things he do seem supernatural. ... In addition to the boy's illustration of true human nature, Jack and his tribe fully give themselves over to evil. ... Simon's quest to tell the truth is also comparable to Jesus' coming to tell the truth, and Simon's murder is symbolically like the crucifixion...

• Word Count: 3388
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Undergraduate