Part 1 of Essay
There are many ways to read Lord of the Flies. To some it is simply an adventure story about a group of boys stranded on a desert island, others interpret it, and see the boys as metaphors for important aspects of our everyday lives. Several different theories have been presented, claiming to explain Golding's symbolism. ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... and more obvious that Simon's life on the island is strikingly similar to the life of another person that did not fit in. A person that lived some 2000 years ago in Israel. Just like Jesus Christ Simon cared about the small and vulnerable, he loved nature and all living. Simon is also a prophet. He knows that Ralph will come back to vivilization alive. He does not say anything about himself or piggy. Neither Simon nor Jesus are ever scared, because they are certain that what is meant to happen will prevail. ....