Instagram account: @simon_lotf111 https://www.instagram.com/simon_lotf111/
For my Character Instagram project, I chose to replicate my account after Simon. Simon, from Lord of the Flies, is one of the most important and integral characters in the story. He is a calm, wise, passive younger boy in the group, yet holds an understated importance to the story and to the group of boys. Simon acts almost as a Jesus-like character, holding the group together as best as he can. He is the only one caring for the younger children, and he tries to keep the two age groups living together as smoothly as possible. This demonstrates the type of character that Simon is.
Through characterization in the story, he appears as a peaceful, wise, spiritual and nature loving boy in his personal life, and that was the theme that I tried to convey through the Instagram account I created. One of the most common themes found in his posts are nature-based, inspirational posts, to which “Simon” explains further. He is very connected with nature and uses it as a way to find balance and peace in his life. From a more passive point of view, he tries to convey those feelings and share that with others through his Instagram account.
Within the story highlights of the account, you can find posts about the hikes he takes out in the forest, away from the group. This is a common practice of Simon in the novel. Both his stories and his posts show that he enjoys being out alone in nature, as this helps him keep a level head throughout the mayhem of the events on the island.
Simon also posts about the huts. He was in charge of building the huts for the group and took pride in doing so. He shares a photo to let the others know of the huts and welcomes anyone who needs and wants shelter to come down and help out if they’d like.
Lastly, he posts briefly a story highlight supporting the fire. He sees the importance the fire holds in them getting rescued and encourages the others to come and help with keeping the new fire on the beach alive. He usually likes to stay out of the “political” issues, but after the group splits into two, he finds that it’s important to try and encourage anyone he can to help out.