Of all the rounded characters in the Lord of the Flies, which includes the civilized Ralph, the savage Jack, the sadistic Roger, and the whiny, intellectual Piggy, Simon proves to be the most rounded character as he acts like a Christ-figure in the rapidly deteriorating island society. This essay will provide an in-depth examination of the character of Simon, focussing on his loyalty, compassion, insight, and self-sacrifice. One of Simon’s most remarkable traits is …showed first 75 words of 552 total…

…showed last 75 words of 552 total…himself for the sake of the common good when he meets his death at the hands of the frenzied boys. In conclusion, Simon is undoubtedly the most interesting and rounded character in the novel. Simon’s loyalty, insight, compassion, and self-sacrifice reveal that that he is truly a Christ figure. From his quiet arrival on the island to his tragic death by the savagery of the boys, Simon is the epitome of the perfect human.