How is Simon’s behavior different from that of the other boys? What conclusions or observations about Simon can we draw from his actions at the end of Chapter 3? Refer to evidence from the text in your response.

Simon is Golding's Christ-figure in the book. He has unique traits that set him apart from the other boys. The boys' aggressiveness generally causes Simon stress which explains Simon's preference to be alone. The other boys can't believe that Simon would dare enter the forest alone, especially at night. Simon is a solitary character. He sees the forest at night as solitude and the boys as negative energy. He knows that whatever evil that exists on the island is within the boys and not in the forest.