In this scene the pig head, or lord of the flies, plays Satan and Simon acts as Jesus. Furthermore Simon resembles Jesus throughout the whole novel, and is presented as a Christ-like figure. .
Simon can be regarded as a Christ-like figure because he manages to perform many selfless acts, he possesses many qualities equivalent to those of Jesus, and the death of Simon and Jesus are very alike. Simon is one of the only boys who stay behind to help Ralph build the shelters, becomes known to be very kind to the littl'uns, and is naturally generous and willing to help others, which all adds to his virtuous nature. Simon's character traits are like Jesus' because he demonstrates true morality and selflessness and many of the things he do seem supernatural. As the other boys begin to fall into their deep-rooted savage behaviour, Simon is the only boy who does not give in and shows that his morals are not just a conditioning from civilization. Also, some of the things Simon do seem almost supernatural or transcendent. Simon says to Ralph, "I just think you'll get back alright" (111), as if he could foresee his own death, just like Jesus did. When Simon's death occurs, it also appears to be like the death of Jesus. .
The author describes the situation as, "The strange attendant creatures, with their fiery eyes and trailing vapors, busied themselves round his head itself a silver shape beneath the steadfast constellations, Simon's dead body moved out toward the open sea" (154) and enables the reader to compare it to something angelic or Christ-like. Lastly, Simon is interconnected with nature and respects all life. Simon is quiet and returns to nature to be with the natural world, which is a comparison to people of the Pagan religion. Only when the reader takes a closer look at these events, they can see the similarities between the biblical stories and attributes of the characters.