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xtraordinarylina
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High School - 10th Grade

In chapter 7, why does Simon tell Ralph that "you" will get back all right?

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Posted by xtraordinarylina on Tuesday October 23, 2007 at 4:12 PM and tagged with chapter 7, lord of the flies.

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  1. sullymonster Teacher
    Community / Jr. College

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    Simon is an intuitive and sensitive young man.  He easily sees that Ralph is nervous about the hunting trip and what the boys might find on the hill.  He singles Ralph out because he respects Ralph, feeling that Ralph is trying to be a fair and compassionate leader,  unlike Jack, who just wants power.

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    Posted by sullymonster on Tuesday October 23, 2007 at 8:18 PM

  2. royalxqueen
    royalxqueen Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    Simon tells Ralph that he will get back to reassure him that he will get back home.  Ralph's main fear is the ocean, viewing it as a barrier from being rescued. Simon, however, shows that this barrier does not apply to Ralph. Throughout the book, Simon is shown to have a connection with nature therefore the reader can assume that Ralph will be saved. The stressed word of "you" emphasizes that idea that not all the boys will be saved.

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    Posted by royalxqueen on Monday December 1, 2008 at 4:37 PM