Lord of the Flies

In Chapter 3, of Lord of the Flies, Why did Simon retreat to the forest?

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Simon does not share the same fears as the other boys. Rather than fear the forest, Simon embraces the solitude it has to offer. He welcomes the darkness free of the constant stresses of the boys. Simon likes to commune with nature rather than impose his will on it.

Simon does not share the same fears as the other boys. Rather than fear the forest, Simon embraces the solitude it has to offer. He welcomes the darkness free of the constant stresses of the boys. Simon likes to commune with nature rather than impose his will on it.