6. Note the passages narrating Simon's experience with the Lord of the Flies (151-152 and 157-159; 170-171 and 177-178), the exact nature of which has often been debated. Here are some questions people have considered: Is this episode all in Simon's mind

C) Is Simon seeing a vision shared with him by some supernatural power?

We can interpret it as the force of darkness that Golding believes is embedded in mankind. Given the chance, man will turn towards darkness rather than good. Simon is confronting his own darkness in this scene. Being Golding's Christ-figure, he is able to overcome this darkness. He will attempt to save the boys from themselves.