Lord of the Flies

What does the passageg at the end of Chapter three (from "He came at last to a place..." on page 57 to the end) reveal about Simon's Character?

What does the passageg at the end of Chapter three (from "He came at last to a place..." on page 57 to the end) reveal about Simon's Character?

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Simon's experience in the jungle, which we read in detail, emphasizes his spiritual and peaceful character. The open space that he settles into in the jungle is an indication that, for Simon, the island is indeed Edenic. Unlike Ralph, who seeks to protect the group from nature, and Jack, who seeks to conquer and control it, Simon views the natural landscape as a place of beauty and tranquility. His excursion shows that he is the one character having an affinity with the natural world. There are strong religious overtones in Golding's description of the area that Simon finds. With its candle-buds, serene stillness, and leafy walls, it recalls a place of worship.

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