Describe the Circumstances that Led to the Death of Simon.

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Describe the circumstances that led to the death of Simon In Lord of the Flies by William Golding the death of Simon is a tragic and key moment Simon is a symbol of goodness and truth His death represents the loss of innocence It reveals the depths of the boys' decline into savagery Here are the key circumstances that led to his death Simon's Revelation Simon discovers that the beast the boys fear is actually the dead body of a parachutist This revelation is crucial because it shows that the real beast is within the boys themselves Simon says The beast was harmless and horrible and the news must reach the others as soon as possible The Storm and the Dance The boys gather on the beach during a violent storm They caught up in a wild dance They mistake Simon for the beast as he slips into their circle

the intense atmosphere and their fear fuel their savage behaviour Simon's Attempt to Tell the Truth Simon tries to tell the boys the truth about the beast but his efforts are in vain His appearance in the dark coupled with the boys' fear and excitement It leads to a tragic misunderstanding The Savage Attack In their irrational fear and mob mentality the boys attack Simon mercilessly They are so caught up in their violent ritual So they fail to recognize him until it s too late Kill the beast Cut his throat Spill his blood Do him in Simon's death is a powerful moment that highlights the novel's dark exploration of human nature It shows how fear and mob mentality can drive people to commit unspeakable acts Simon s attempt to reveal the truth ends in tragedy It illustrates the overpowering influence of savagery when civilization breaks down

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