Lord Of The Flies Piggy Character Analysis
Character: Piggy
Piggy is the intelligent individual. Having asthma, poor eyesight and a slight weight problem, Piggy is the most vulnerable of all the boys, despite him being the most intelligent.
Piggy represents rationality and civilization by frequently quoting his aunt.
Only through Ralph can Piggy benefit the group, acting as a sort of advisor for Ralph since he himself lacks the qualities of a leader.
Piggy relies heavily on social convention, he believes whomever holds the conch, has the right to be heard.
When Ralph brings up Simon’s death. Piggy tries to explain how the assault on Simon was a justifiable accident since it was dark and everyone was scared.
Piggy is:
Naive, which is demonstrated, when he tries to justify the savages murdering Simon “it was an accident, that’s what it was” …show more content…
Jack exerts control over others by dominating them, he is eager to make rules and strike down upon those who break them, although he himself consistently breaks them, to further his interests. His interest is hunting, an endeavor that begins with a demand for food, and satisfies his urge to kill other living creatures. Through hunting, Jack develops the savagery that is already in him.
As Jack strives to establish his leadership, he grants himself the title of “chief” and reinforces the illusion of power, by using the boys ceremoniously, who raise their spears together and announce, “The Chief has spoken”
Jack is:
A dictator, which is demonstrated when he exercises his power and orders the boys to “give it to him, whip him!”
Twisted, which is a result of his suggestion to “get rid of cpt.
Piggy is the intelligent individual. Having asthma, poor eyesight and a slight weight problem, Piggy is the most vulnerable of all the boys, despite him being the most intelligent.
Piggy represents rationality and civilization by frequently quoting his aunt.
Only through Ralph can Piggy benefit the group, acting as a sort of advisor for Ralph since he himself lacks the qualities of a leader.
Piggy relies heavily on social convention, he believes whomever holds the conch, has the right to be heard.
When Ralph brings up Simon’s death. Piggy tries to explain how the assault on Simon was a justifiable accident since it was dark and everyone was scared.
Piggy is:
Naive, which is demonstrated, when he tries to justify the savages murdering Simon “it was an accident, that’s what it was” …show more content…
Jack exerts control over others by dominating them, he is eager to make rules and strike down upon those who break them, although he himself consistently breaks them, to further his interests. His interest is hunting, an endeavor that begins with a demand for food, and satisfies his urge to kill other living creatures. Through hunting, Jack develops the savagery that is already in him.
As Jack strives to establish his leadership, he grants himself the title of “chief” and reinforces the illusion of power, by using the boys ceremoniously, who raise their spears together and announce, “The Chief has spoken”
Jack is:
A dictator, which is demonstrated when he exercises his power and orders the boys to “give it to him, whip him!”
Twisted, which is a result of his suggestion to “get rid of cpt.