He says this to reassure ralph that things will be ok. Simon is one of the most sensitive characters in the book and becomes aware of Ralph's worry. This is also an example of the books theme of herd mentality and social reliance since simon is aware of the effect his words and examples have on the others.
Malvolio's fate does seem fair, because it was his own insistence on fighting that got him killed. Tybalt had no intention of fighting him, only Romeo and Romeo refused the challenge. Mercutio's embarrassment for Romeo's "cowardice" and need to constantly be fighting is what accelerated the fight and it's why he died. Shakespeare included him in the play though, for comedic relief through the first half and then to incite the punishment of banishment in the fight scene so that the ending could happen.
He was born in <span>Binnenhof, The Hague, Netherlands, so the answer is likely from the Netherlands.</span>
For me, this situation depicts the real life situation of every individual. The giant human maze represents life's struggle and problems which is faced by every person in his day to day activities. This can never be taken away from human existence. The challenges will always be a part of everybody's lives.
