biblical illusions in "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

Simon, the Christ Figure References to various religions in novels are made to help the author illustrate to the reader the situation in which he has placed his characters. In The Lord of the Flies, William Golding uses biblical allusion to enhance the reader's perspective on the story. In events and metaphors, the character Simon stands out as the Christ figure, and the Beast plays the part of the Devil. As Simon is out walking, …

…meet his Father in heaven. Biblical allusions are made in many novels; the most obvious of which include the presence of a Christ figure and a representation of the Devil. These references are still a constant that writers use to help flesh out a plot or sub-plot that, without these references, readers may not understand. This sort of metaphor explains itself in meaning, and also explains a great deal to the reader through its usage.