I agree with Emily, here. It seems like Simon seems to be recognizing an evil within himself that he has had to deal with in past years. Simon seems to be the most peaceful and orderly boy on the island, and I think that Simon is like this because of his past. The fact that Simon has a place on the island that he wonders off to by himself, could be a clue that that is his place where he goes to in order to rid himself of bad things.-Noelene