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 Character: Simon Simon is a character in William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies." He is a quiet, introverted boy who possesses a deep sense of morality and spirituality. Simon is often described as being in tune with nature and having an innate understanding of the world around him. Simon's spiritual nature and compassionate personality make him an outcast among the other boys, who view him as weak and strange. However, Simon remains a kind and gentle soul. Tragically, Simon meets a violent end at the hands of the other boys, who mistake him for the "beast" and kill him in a frenzied state. His death serves as a powerful metaphor for the destruction of innocence and goodness in the face of fear and darkness. Overall, Simon is a complex and character who embodies the novel's themes of morality, spirituality, and the duality of human nature.

 Character: Piggy Piggy is a character in William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies." He is one of the youngest boys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. Piggy is characterized as an intelligent, overweight boy with poor eyesight, asthma, and a tendency to speak his mind, often resulting in him being ignored or mocked by the other boys. Despite his physical limitations, Piggy is one of the few boys on the island who possesses common sense and intellectual capacity. He often thinks of practical solutions to problems, and he values reason and logic over superstition and fear. He is the one who first suggests that the boys should build a signal fire. Piggy's intelligence and rationality make him a target of bullying by some of the other boys, particularly Jack, who sees him as weak and inferior. Despite the boys' mistreatment of him, Piggy remains a loyal and compassionate friend to those who are kind to him. Overall, Piggy is a complex character who e...