Simon the prophet         English authors often allude to Greek mythology and the Bible in their writing. Frequently readers come across a reference to Jesus Christ or a prophet-like character when analyzing popular classics. In William Golding's Lord of the Flies, the author depicts Simon as a Christ-like figure because he sees the truth before the other boys and he is compassionate.         Simon is the first boy on the island to predict the rescue and conflicts …showed first 75 words of 410 total…

…showed last 75 words of 410 total…up to Simon to satisfy their hunger and needs just like people look up to Christ for help. Simon is a considerate human and he shows that through the kindhearted ways he makes lads feel.         Sometimes Greek mythology and works of the Bible are used in writing to enhance the quality of the character in a book. Prophet-like people are often recognized as kind and helpful. This eminence is important for survival in the world.