When Simon tries to convince the other boys that the beast is not genuine but is confused for the beast, he is killed. One of the many incidents of severe brutality in Lord of the Flies is Simon's death.
The fight between two opposing impulses that all humans possess, the instinct to live by rules, act peacefully, obey moral dictates, and prioritize the benefit of the group against the urge to indulge one's own cravings, act brutally to win domination, is the main theme of Lord of the Flies.
The characterization of the naval officer by Golding is largely responsible for the irony at the book's conclusion. Even though Ralph is saved by the naval officer, Lord of the Flies' conclusion is not very cheerful, and the officer's first interaction with the boys is not filled with pure delight.
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