He also is burying flowers and stones that the littluns collected just to spite them. At the start, he holds back because feels that he should stay the same as he was in his old life, but as the story progresses, he becomes a murderous psychopath.
I think that Roger is in the book to balance out Simon. Simon is a Christ-figure of sorts in the book. He is looked up upon by Ralph, Piggy, and an assortment of other characters who think he is kind and smart, which he is.
He is the opposite of what roger stands for, so I think that roger took great pleasure in killing Simon during their tribal dance. He would have felt like he was tipping the scales of balance in his favor.
I think Roger is one of the most interesting characters in lord of the flies because of his depth. He is a very complex character in my opinion. He changes a good amount throughout the story, turning from a nice choir boy to a horrific murderer. The worst part is that he felt that his world was at the point where no one could control him, no matter what depraved things he did. In the end, I think Roger is an incredibly interesting character, probably one of the most in the book.
He is complex and deep, even if he is a horrific character. Just Roger. Accessed November 14, SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Who is the Lord of the Flies? What is the conch and what does it symbolize? How does Simon die? Why does Jack start his own tribe?
Do the boys get rescued from the island? Why is Ralph chosen to be the chief? Why does Jack think he should be the chief? Looking at the novel in the context of biblical parallels, the Lord of the Flies recalls the devil, just as Simon recalls Jesus.
Lord of the Flies is an allegorical novel, and many of its characters signify important ideas or themes. Ralph represents order, leadership, and civilization. Piggy represents the scientific and intellectual aspects of civilization. Jack represents unbridled savagery and the desire for power.
Simon represents natural human goodness. Roger represents brutality and bloodlust at their most extreme. Ace your assignments with our guide to Lord of the Flies! SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Who is the Lord of the Flies? What is the conch and what does it symbolize? How does Simon die? Why does Jack start his own tribe? Do the boys get rescued from the island?
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