The Demise of Piggy by Waylon Arcand In William Golding’s novel “Lord of the Flies” the character Piggy serves as a. poignant symbol of reason, intellect, and moral conscience. Despite his valuable insights and logical approach to problem solving, Piggy is consistently. Marginalised and mistreated by the other boys on the island. This mistreatment reflects the novel’s exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. struggle for power, and the rejection of reason in favour of primal instincts. Piggy’s physical appearance, with his thick spectacles and overweight frame. Immediately sets him apart from the other boys. His nickname, “piggy,” is used. disparagingly and serves as a constant reminder of his status as an outsider. This …show more content…
rationality and yielding to the darker aspects of human nature. The boy’s mistreatment of Piggy can also be attributed to their fears of confronting uncomfortable truths of life. Piggy’s pragmatic approach and unwavering. commitment to truth and logic challenge the boy’s fantasies of an idyllic. carefree existence on the island. His reminders about the necessity of rescue. and the dangers of succumbing to base instincts are met with resistance because They force the boys to confront their own vulnerabilities and the harsh realities. of their situation in the future. By disregarding Piggy, the boys attempt to distance themselves. themselves from the challenging truths he represents, choosing instead to embrace the illusions of power and freedom offered by figures like Jack. In conclusion, William Golding utilizes the character of Piggy in “Lord of the flies” to underscore the conflict between reason and savagery, the fragility of. Civilization, and the rejection of uncomfortable truths. Piggy’s marginalization and mistreatment by the other boys serve as a stark commentary on humanity’s historical struggle to uphold reason and morality in the face of primal