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Piggy - Quotations
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Quotations About Piggy
Here are a few key quotations about Piggy:
Supports Ralph's ideas
- “The smoke’s a signal and we can’t be rescued if we don’t have smoke.”
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.
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.
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:
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:.
"An accident"
- Piggy tries to convince himself that Simon’s death was just "an accident –"
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2.9Chapter 9
2.10Chapter 10
2.11Chapter 11
2.12Chapter 12
3Key Characters
4Key Concepts
5Writing Techniques
6Recap: Main Quotes
6.1Characters Quotes
6.2Text Structure - Quotes
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1Context
2Story Analysis
2.2Chapter 2
2.3Chapter 3
2.4Chapter 4
2.6Chapter 6
2.7Chapter 7
2.9Chapter 9
2.10Chapter 10
2.11Chapter 11
2.12Chapter 12
3Key Characters
4Key Concepts
5Writing Techniques
6Recap: Main Quotes
6.1Characters Quotes
6.2Text Structure - Quotes
6.2.1The Sound of the Shell - Quotations6.2.2Fire on the Mountain - Quotations6.2.3Huts on the Beach - Quotations6.2.4Painted Faces & Long Hair - Quotations6.2.5Beast from the Water - Quotations6.2.6Beast From the Air - Quotations6.2.7Shadows & Tall Trees - Quotations6.2.8Gift for the Darkness - Quotations6.2.9Gift for the Darkness - Quotations 26.2.10A View to a Death - Quotations6.2.11The Shell & the Glasses - Quotations6.2.12Castle Rock - Quotations6.2.13Cry of the Hunters - Quotations
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