The boys who crash land on the island in Lord of the Flies face a great deal of adversity, and some of them display a significant amount of courage as they do so. Simon, Piggy, and Ralph are the boys who exhibit courage to the greatest degree. Simon has the best insight about the beast. Knowing that the thing the boys really have to fear is each other, he tells Ralph during their search of the island, "I don't believe in the beast." This gives him courage, after his terrifying interaction with the Lord of the Flies in his vision, to climb the mountain by himself to discern exactly what Samneric saw. He sees "a humped thing suddenly sit up on the top and look down at him," but he keeps climbing until he reaches it. Despite the disgusting condition of the decaying body that causes him to vomit, he cuts it loose and then goes back to the boys, desiring to tell them the good news. Going on this lone mission, he displays more courage than the other boys who observed the fallen paratrooper.
Piggy, after his glasses have been stolen, has the courage to confront Jack with his crime. Although he has known for some time that Jack hates him and that Jack is dangerous, he still insists on confronting Jack face to face to demand his glasses back. He shows great courage in speaking truthful accusations to Jack and his tribe. Unfortunately, in his nearly blind state, he is unable to see the oncoming boulder soon enough to save himself, and he is killed by Roger.
Ralph also shows courage. Like Piggy, Ralph is willing to confront Jack and demand he return Piggy's glasses. He, too, calls Jack out on his wicked behavior. Despite his fear, he manages to get information from Samneric as they guard the fire, and later, although he is in a state of panic, he shows courage by not giving up but by fighting back against those who are hunting him.
Simon, Piggy, and Ralph are all commendable for the courage they show.
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