... is the Christ figure of the group. The fear of the unknown is generated best through the beast. Another example of Golding's theory would be the killing of Simon, and inevitably the concept of Christ as well. The hunting down of Ralph (their former leader!) is the last example because it shows that new tribe is totally rebellious and has turned directly into the path of savagery and do not show any ... occur both in civilized societies and in native cultures, it is a part of life. The death of Simon though, is unexpected. Simons was a Christ figure in the novel therefore with Simon out ...

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