In chapter seven, Ralph is down and out. He fears they
will never be rescued. He wanders down the beach. He is in deep thought. He thinks bout
how vast the ocean is. He realizes that their chance for rescue is
limited:
Unconsciously, he is tense, gripping a rock,
arching his back, mouth strained
open.
That is when Simon
appears. He is encouraging. He tells Ralph that he'll get back. Simon is reassuring
Ralph that he will get rescued. Ralph makes a negative comment. Simon again assures
Ralph that he will get back to the life he once knew:
Simon appears at his elbow. “You’ll get back,” he
says, insightfully knowing what Ralph is thinking from observing his posture. Ralph
calls him batty and Simon repeats that he just thinks he’ll get back all
right.
Simon always knows
what to say. He is very perceptive. He can tell that Ralph is down. Simon tries his best
to lift his spirits. He is certain that they will be rescued. He conveys this message,
hoping to cheer Ralph. Simon must have been encouraging for the two boys suddenly smile
at each other.
The two boys suddenly smile at each
other.
Simon knows what to
say to make Ralph smile. He knows that Ralph needs someone to be supportive. Simon is
indeed a caring, sensitive individual who makes Ralph smile. Ralph needed to hear what
Simon had to say.
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