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Comparing Lord Of The Flies And The Hunger Games

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Simon and Rue are favorite characters of many who have read the Lord of the Flies and seen "The Hunger Games." The various similarities found between the two play a role in this. The biggest similarity they share is their kindness. Simon shows the littluns kindness when no one does. Rue shows Katniss kindness even though they are fighting for their lives. Another similarity these two characters share is their innocence. Simon does not wish to engage in violent activities for he is too innocent to do so. Rue doesn't want to kill people because she is still young and hasn't lost her touch of innocence. Something these characters share can also be the fact that thy both die trying to warn and help people. Simon dies trying to warn the boys about

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