Aside from being the smartest person in the group, Piggy is also the most patient. Piggy is the only one in the group who takes the time to listen to other people's ideas, even the littluns, who Ralph and the other older boys do not feel deserve respect. When the small boy with the "mulberry colored birthmark,"(35) wants to speak Ralph is unwilling to give him the conch. However, Piggy insists that the boy have his right to speak. "Let him have the conch,"(35) shouted Piggy until Ralph finally gives the boy his turn. Even then all of the boys, except for Piggy, laugh at him until he cries because they do not believe that there is a beast. Piggy however, unlike the others, cares about the boy's feelings and tries to help him rather than make him feel even worse. "Piggy knelt by him, one hand on the great shell, listening and interpreting to the assembly."(35) In addition to the boy with the birthmark, Simon also turns to Piggy for comfort. After Jack leaves the group the assembly discusses what is to be done next. Simon wishes to speak, but like the boy with the birthmark is too shy. "Again the pressure of the assembly took his [Simon's] voice away. He sought for help and sympathy and chose Piggy. He turned half toward him clutching the conch to his brown chest."(128) Simon turns to Piggy because he knows that Piggy will be patient, and listen to him without laughing as the other boys do. Piggy also has …show more content…
To ensure the well being of everyone while they are on the island the leader must be able to make good decisions, listen to every member of the group, and maintain a clear mind despite the uncivilized environment. Piggy is the only character capable of doing all of these things because he is smart, patient, and rationale. These qualities are essential to a good leader, making Piggy the best choice for chief. Without Piggy as the leader the group will not survive on the