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

I think the Lord of the Flies is the darkness within Man's soul. It is a darkness that most people so easily turn to because it takes less effort than goodness. We see it in our world today. Hate is easier than empathy; fear is easier than understanding. Most of the boys turn to Jack's power because he simply tells them what to do and gives them little responsibility. Any goodness on the island takes social responsibility and self-awareness which most of the boys are unwilling to invest in.