In William Golding’s novel, Ralph is helped by Simon when he is building shelters for the boys on the island. Simon is depicted as a kind and helpful character, who contributes to the group’s efforts despite his own quiet and somewhat introverted nature.
Jack, on the other hand, is quite dismissive of Simon’s role. He tends to belittle the importance of building shelters, as he is more focused on hunting and asserting his power. This attitude reflects Jack’s growing emphasis on dominance and primal instincts as opposed to the civilized order that Ralph represents. Jack views Simon’s help with a sense of disdain, seeing it as insignificant compared to the excitement of the hunt, highlighting the increasing divide between the boys’ perspectives on leadership and survival on the island.