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They symbolize an important yet ignored and broken part of living on the island; they have the power to start fire, fire being the wealth of one group (tribe). The specs are a point of conflict between people, yet only later do people realize ther importantce.
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Piggy's glasses symbolize intelligence, logic, and the power of science and reason in the face of chaos and savagery. They also represent civilization and the ability to create fire, a crucial element for survival on the island. As the glasses are broken and lost, it signifies the loss of reason and order among the boys.
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What does Piggy from Lord of the Flies symbolize?
I am pretty sure he symbolizes democracy and goodwill.
In Lord of the Flies who finds Piggy's specs?
Simon retrieved Piggy's spectacles after Jack had knocked them off, when he had smacked Piggy across the head.
In lord of the flies what two things have jack's group stolen from ralph's?
The fire and Piggy's specs
What do piggy's glasses symbolize in lord of the flies?
Piggy's glasses in "Lord of the Flies" symbolize intelligence, reason, and the fragility of civilization. They are used to start fires, a crucial tool for survival, but eventually get shattered, representing the breakdown of societal norms and the descent into savagery. Piggy's inability to see without his glasses also mirrors the boys' inability to see the consequences of their actions clearly.
What does Simons comment about Piggy helping to build the fire tell us about him in Lord of the Flies?
At page42, Simon commented on Piggy. "We used his specs, he helped that way." shows that Simon see the best out of people.
What does Piggy do when Ralph splashes water at him in Lord of the Flies chapter 9?
When Ralph squirted water at Piggy, while they were bathing, Piggy simply said, "Mind my specs..." However when Ralph did it a second time Piggy beat the water with his hands and shouted, "Stop it! Did You hear me?"
Who has the spectacles in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy is the character who has the spectacles in "Lord of the Flies." The spectacles symbolize civilization and intellect in the story.
Who is punched by jack in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy
How was piggy handicaped lord of flies?
asthma
Who picks on Piggy in Lord of the Flies?
Jack
Who is the intelligent boy in the Lord of the Flies?
piggy
Which character has asthma Lord of the Flies?
piggy
