It was Roger who had leaned all of his weight on the lever which made the red boulder go crashing down to where Piggy was which killed him.
Roger releases the rock that kills Piggy and destroys the conch in "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding. Roger is depicted as a cruel and sadistic character who represents the descent into savagery on the island.
It was Roger who had leaned all of his weight on the lever which made the red boulder go crashing down to where Piggy was which killed him.
It broke when Piggy fell off the ledge and when the rock landed on both Piggy and the conch.
piggy is the only one with the insight and wisdom to think to use the conch in such a way
yes he does; the conch dies too
it died
When Piggy was hit by the rock, he was holding the conch, so it was also destroyed. At the scene where he was killed it says, "the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist."
Piggy protects the conch shell when Jack returns. The conch shell symbolizes order, civilization, and democracy on the island. Piggy tries to uphold these values even in the face of Jack's rising savagery.
Piggy tries to protect the conch shell when he and Ralph are attacked. The conch shell symbolizes order and civilization on the island, and Piggy believes it's important to hold onto it to maintain some semblance of control.
Piggy
In "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, Piggy is the first to suggest that they don't need the conch anymore. He argues that the conch has lost its power and influence over the boys.
Ralph represents the leadership and authority associated with the conch, using it to maintain order and call meetings. Piggy, on the other hand, provides intellectual support by advising Ralph on how to use the conch effectively and reminding him of its importance. Together, they form a balanced partnership that combines physical and intellectual strengths in managing the group.
The conch in "Lord of the Flies" breaks when Piggy is killed by Roger, who pushes a large rock that strikes Piggy and shatters the conch. This moment symbolizes the loss of order and civilization on the island.