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Ralph thinks Simon is batty. In reality, Simon is not batty, he just thinks much more about certain things that ordinary boys simply do not think about. e.g The Beast being inside us. This does not make him batty. Simon also has a tendancy to faint, which make the boys think her is 'sick'.
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BlakeSimon is a fictional character from the book, Lord of the Flies. He was not batty at all. Others assumed he was since he was smarter than they were.
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How do the others view Simon in lord of the flies?
they think he is 'batty' and 'cracked'. They don't understand the superior knowledge of Simon
Who does Ralph take on the expedition with him in lord of the Flies?
Ralph takes Simon and Jack along with him on the expedition.
What societal archetypes do Ralph jack and Simon represent in lord of the flies?
Ralph is the leader. Jack is the antagonist and rebel . Simon is the Jesus archetype.
Who killed Simon in the Lord of the Flies?
Jack, Roger, and the Littluns kill Simon when he shows up to warn them.
Is Simon really batty?
No, Simon is infact the Christ like figure in Lord of the Flies. He has the ability to "see the future" and is more quiet and solemn compared to the other boys. The boys think Simon is crazy becuase he is not like the rest of them.
