Simon

Question 1

The waves turned the corpse gently in the water.

Answer 1

Simon’s connection with nature and the islandis continued even after his death as the sea gives him back his dignity.

Question 2

The whole space was walled with dark aromatic bushes, and was a bowl of heat and light.

Answer 2

Simon feels a connection with nature. The island symbolises the Garden of Eden, which is also corrupted with the evil and greed of mankind.