Piggy The Outcast In Lord Of The Flies

Dystopias are universes that often maintain the illusion of being a perfect society. Dystopian characters are one element used in dystopian novels to eliminate the illusion of a utopia. In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, Piggy is a protagonist that reveals the islands is not a utopia. Golding uses Piggy’s conversations and interactions with others to help the audience see the negative aspects of the island that at first glance appears flawless.

In the novel Lord Of The Flies by William Golding Piggy tries to share his intelligent thoughts and actions with the group but they all reject him. For example when Piggy shares his thoughts "About a clock. We could make a sundial. We could put a stick in the sand, and then- Ralph interrupts sourly- and a airplane and a TV set and a steam engine." (Golding pg. 62.)

William Golding's story about a group of schoolboys who are plane wrecked on a (having no people) island is just as scary today as when it was first published in 1954. After a huge plane crash in the ocean a group of military students finds an island. Ralph the athletic, interesting and well-liked the main character of the book, organizes the group, assigning responsibilities for everyone. When jack the rebel, a tall, thin and bony boy with red hair refuses to do what he was assigned to do with Ralph (build a fire) they miss their chance to get spotted by a helicopter or boat. The group decides to split up one leader jack and the other Ralph.

The wild is a savage place that causes young boys to perform crazy, uncivilized actions. In William Golding’s, Lord of the Flies, and John Steinbeck’s, Of Mice and Men, the common theme of death was foreshadowed through Piggy only being considered useful for his spectacles, and the death of Candy’s dog, the fact that the boys hunt and eat pigs, and the death of the water snake, and the dehumanization of Piggy and Lennie. Piggy’s death is foreshadowed by only being considered useful for his spectacles, much like that of the reason for the death of Candy’s dog.

Power is regularly a wellspring of savagery in Lord of the Flies. The longing for it separates the limits set by guidelines and request, causes conflict and rivalry, and oversees the activities of large portions of the boys on the island. Once accomplished, power can either enhance or degenerate its holder. In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, the characters Ralph, Jack, and Piggy have influenced the group, some more than others. Their influences are both negative and positive; some even changed the others personality or perspectives entirely.

I can connect the surviving boys in the novel with the Lost Boys from the animated film, Peter Pan. In the movie, the Lost Boys are dressed in animal skin outfits and march, around the island of Neverland, in a straight line behind the leader, Peter Pan. Similarly, the young stranded boys in the novel march in two lines wearing unusual clothing. At first, Piggy was just a young boy with poor eyesight, a weight problem, and asthma.

Piggy is one of the most loveable and underappreciated characters in the book. In The Lord Of The Flies if the children would have listened to Piggy's intelligent ideas, their experience on the island would be quicker and safer. His character symbolizes the best traits of humanity, however, his personal insecurity makes it hard for the other boys to follow him as a leader. Piggy portrays an adult like figure because of his rational thinking and mature behavior. Because of his physical appearance and tendency to be shy, he is unable to convince the boys that he can be trusted.

Through male encounters with a male figure by their sides, known as a father, that only than youthful boys can turn into the genuine manly individual they were destined to turn into. All young boys want to be able to fit in and be the same as the others, they are only able to do this with a male figure by them to teach them how to handle the situations from a males prespective rather than a womens. The words Pittman say are intended to indicate how young adults, more centered around guys, can defeat the difficulties the come towards them with their fathers that clearly demonstrate them on how to be their manly selfs. As indicated by custom gender characteristics, guys are viewed as individuals that can be strong and fearless, while ladies are

What is a leader? In times of crisis the ultimate survival of a group depends on the leader, or person who steps forward to take control. In William Golding's novel Lord of Flies, tells an intense story about a group of boys struggling for survival on a tropical island. Among the group is a pudgy, intelligent, outcast boy whom everyone refers to as "Piggy." Piggy has good intentions, but sadly his appearance and personality cause him to be shunned in the boys' society.

An effective leader is a crucial part to a society’s success because they will help the society reach it’s fullest potential, Without an effective leader, the society will become violent and unstable jeopardizing all lives within it. In the book Lord Of the Flies, a group of young boys are on a deserted island together, and they decided to build a society and elect a leader to help themselves function correctly. A majority of the boys choose Ralph as their leader, but he is not an effective leader. While he is in command, he manages to lose a full human being, and then stay in denial about the loss. Afterwards, he sees Piggy and Jack in a conflict, and instead of stopping it, he does nothing.

In Golding’s Chapter 2 the irony and foreshadowing proves that even children are capable of horrific behavior. In the beginning of chapter 2, they start to establish rules and Ralph says, “He can hold it when he’s speaking. And he won’t be interrupted, except by me.” (33). Ralph is the newly elected leader who decides the rules; but his rules are unjust and unfair.