Simon and the boy with the birthmark in "Lord of the Flies" resemble each other in their outsider status within the group of boys stranded on the island. Both characters are portrayed as being somewhat apart from the main group, often lost in their own thoughts or activities. They are also depicted as more sensitive and contemplative compared to the other boys, with Simon being particularly introspective and spiritual. Additionally, both characters meet tragic ends, with the boy with the birthmark dying early in the novel and Simon meeting his demise later on in a violent encounter with the other boys. Their deaths underscore themes of innocence lost and the destructive potential of human nature in the novel.
