What is the significance of Simon's death in Lord of the Flies?

In
chapter 9, a tropical storm rages over the island, andand his hunters engage in their ritual
dance as heavy rains bombard the beach. During the chaotic ,emerges from the forest, and the
boys mistake him for the beast. Every boy, including , , and , join in the ritual frenzy and
brutally murder Simon. This significant moment signifies the complete loss of
innocence on the island and emphasizes the barbarity of the boys.

Simon is a symbolic Christ figure throughout the novel, and his death reflects Christ's
brutal crucifixion. The fact that the boys have committed such an atrocious, brutal act
signifies their complete descent into savagery. Essentially, Simon's death represents the loss
of civility on the island and the point of no return. After Simon dies, there is no hope for the
few boys who cling to the idea of creating a civilized society on the
island.