Since he has come to the island, Piggy has been portrayed as the most adultlike by thinking realistically, trying to overcome problems, and attempting to understand where others’ are coming from. William Golding sends a ton of obstacles for the boys to face, since even before they were stranded on the island and throughout their stay on the island, and Piggy has made smart, rational decisions and actions based on those obstacles. For example, in the beginning of the book when Ralph was so lenient about being rescued, Piggy offers a more realistic outlook and takes the lead saying, “They’re all dead... an’ this is an island. Nobody don’t know we’re here... We got to find the others. We got to do something.” (14) He was taking the lead when no …show more content…
Despite being treated poorly in the beginning, He soon earns Ralph’s respect. It is shown when Ralph says, “But Piggy, for all his ludicrous body, had brains.” (78). Ralph still makes fun of Piggy’s physical appearance, but there’s nothing bad he can say about Piggy involving his logic and brains. Ralph is able to look past Piggy’s corpulent appearance and realize the intellectual properties that Piggy accommodates. Piggy is considered the “mom” of the group of boys. He is wise and cautious. He voices his opinions, but also holds back sometimes. He makes sure everyone is okay, or at least more okay than they were before, just like a mom would. He also analyzes things to find out if they’re really the best way to do something. Not only does he do these things though. He also comforts the “Littluns” and others when they’re scared and the others are just telling them to suck it up. He proves how comforting and wise he can be when he voices, “We know what goes on and if there’s something wrong, there’s someone to put it right.” (84). It may not be the most comforting words, but it’ll be enough to help them sleep at night with a few less tosses and