Jesus was a regular Jewish male as well as the son of God. Along these lines, Jesus possessed a double identity. With Simon possessing that same trait, he commits himself to Ralph so that the group of boys can return to civilization. Simon’s the only character, besides Piggy, who supports Ralph and helps him build shelters for the boys. Apart from this identity, Simon has a profound-minded alter ego which rose when “…he…walked into the forest with an air of purpose…wormed his way into the center of the mat…holding his breath…cock[ing] a critical ear at the sounds of the island” (Golding 55-57). Simon retreats to a safe spot in the forest where he meditates upon the beauty of nature. This mature and mysterious side of Simon trails a spiritual paradise; thus accomplishing his dual identity. In the Gospels, Jesus Christ is enticed by the sinful Satan during his forty days and nights of fast. Simon is also persuaded by the Lord of the Flies which translates in Hebrew meaning a demon of Hell also known as Satan. The Lord of the