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Piggy - Quotations

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Quotations About Piggy

Here are a few key quotations about Piggy:

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Supports Ralph's ideas

  • “The smoke’s a signal and we can’t be rescued if we don’t have smoke.”
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Remains civilised

  • “He was the only boy on the island whose hair never seemed to grow”.
    • The fact that his hair seems to stay short and he appears well-groomed shows that Piggy remains somewhat civilised.
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Believes in rules and order

  • “I thought they wanted the conch.”
    • Piggy’s first idea is that Jack has come to steal control and authority. He thinks that the conch (law and order) is the most valuable thing on the island.
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Remains calm

  • “Ralph – remember what we came for. The fire. My specs.”
    • When Ralph gets a bit overwhelmed, it is Piggy who brings him back to earth and reminds him of their purpose and aim:
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Fear of people

  • “I know there isn't no beast—not with claws and all that I mean—but I know there isn't no fear either."
  • "Unless we get frightened of people."
    • Piggy is the one who suggests that they should be afraid of the people on the island:.
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"An accident"

  • Piggy tries to convince himself that Simon’s death was just "an accident –"

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