PIGGY

• What does Piggy represent in the novel?

  • Rationality, intellect, and the voice of reason.
• Why is Piggy not chosen as leader?

  • He lacks charisma and physical strength
  • ''shorter than the fair boy , and very fat''
• What quote shows Piggy’s focus on thinking?

  • “What are we? Humans? Or animals?”
• How do the boys treat Piggy?

  • With mockery and cruelty—he’s constantly marginalise
  • ''shut up fatty''
• What do Piggy’s glasses symbolise?

  • Scientific knowledge and the ability to see clearly.
• What happens when the glasses are stolen?

  • Rational thought and hope of rescue are lost.
• What is Piggy’s biggest strength?

  • His intellect and understanding of social structure.
  • ''"Acting like a crowd of kids!''
• How does Piggy die?

  • He is crushed by a boulder pushed by Roger.
  • '' the rock struck piggy with a blow from chin to knee ; the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist ''
• What does Piggy’s death symbolise?

  • the complete breakdown of civilisation and reason.
• What quote shows his hope for adult intervention?

  • “Grownups know things. They ain’t afraid of the dark.”