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Piggy is represented throughout the novel The Lord of the Flies as an annoying intellectual boy who possesses the only order and reason left among the boys remaining on the island. Just as Piggy’s name is literally symbolic for his connection with pigs, which the other boys hunt and kill, Piggy’s disabilities such as his obesity, asthma and near blindness creates a barrier between Piggy and the other boys. The other boys view Piggy as an outlet to harass and torture to satisfy their primal needs. Piggy’s disabilities make him an easy target to the boy’s aggression. Unlike Ralph who is admired among the boys Piggy is looked down upon as a nuisance and troublesome character. When the boys first realize they are alone on the island, Ralph blows the recently discovered conch to rally the scattered boys. When Jack and the choir boys find Ralph and the other boys, Jack’s first reaction is to put Piggy down and exploit Piggy’s size. This is illustrated in the following passage when Jack says, “You’re talking too much,” said Jack Merridew. “Shut up, Fatty.” “He’s not Fatty,” cried Ralph, “his real names Piggy!” “Piggy!” “Piggy!” (Golding 21). Jack is naturally cruel and malicious and bothers Piggy for no specific reason except his large figure and glasses. These articles separate the “normal” boys who don’t wear glasses and are not fat from Piggy. Piggy is obviously reserved and restrained which only worsens the situation after the boys believe they can get away with harassing Piggy without much complaint.
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