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in what ways is simon different from the rest of the boys on the island? what is the lord of the flies warning?

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Unlike the other boys on the island, Simon is considered an outcast. Simon is called "batty" because he prefers to be alone, is quite clumsy and shy, and probably suffers from epilepsy. Despite Simon's unusual behavior, he is a very sympathetic individual and encourages Ralph throughout the novel. He also helps the littlunsgather fruit and volunteers to travel through the forest alone to let Piggy know the location of the group. Unlike the other boys on the island, Simon does not fear the beast. Simon is the only boy brave enough to approach the beast at a close distance and understands its true nature. Simon realizes that the beast is humanity's inherent wickedness after he listens to the Lord of the Flies speak while he's hallucinating during a seizure. Unfortunately, Simon is mistaken for the beast and is brutally murdered before he can share the news with the other boys.


The warnings are

1. Don't lose respect for the rules

2. Keep your fellow humans safe

3. Don't give into evil (No matter how tempting or fun it may seem)


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