How do the others react to Simon's opinion of the "beast" inhabiting the island?

Question

in chapters 5-7 describe the reaction of the others to Simons opinion of the "beast" inhabiting the island.

Asked by Vanessa M #925688 on 9/11/2019 4:44 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/11/2019 6:28 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/11/2019 6:28 PM

The others laughed at Simon.... they humiliated him.

Simon’s effort fell about him in ruins; the laughter beat him cruelly and he shrank away defenceless to his seat.

Lord of the Flies