is by
far the most intelligent, rational boy on the island and vehemently supports 's leadership.
Piggy attempts to solve problems pragmatically and offers several logical solutions to improve
the standard of living on the island. Piggy suggests that they make a list of names, supports
Ralph's rule regarding the conch, and attempts to logically solve the problem concerning the
beast's identity. Piggy also suggests that they make a sundial, continually reminds Ralph about
the importance of a signal fire, and even proposes that they start a new fire by the platform
instead of on the top of the mountain. Piggy's character symbolically represents knowledge,
rational thought, and civility but he is continually criticized, mocked, and ridiculed by the
other boys on the island.
One of the primary reasons Piggy is ridiculed by
the other boys concerns his physical appearance. Piggy is unattractive, significantly
overweight, and out of shape. Piggy is also rather annoying and is...
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