Why did the third pig pour turpentine into the pot of boiling water when wolf came down the chimmey?

Answer 1

Turpentine has a higher boiling point than water, around 300-350 degrees fahrenheit; although the little pig did it as the wolf was coming down the chimney, I assume that it implied raising the temperature, thereby worsening the burn. Another possibility is that turpentine would coat and stick to the skin (or in the Big Bad Wolf's case, his fur) more than water, prolonging the agony. This might explain why he alternatingly ran and dragged his behind in the dirt as he ran away from the little brick house.

Answer 2

The third pig poured turpentine into the pot of boiling water when the wolf came down the chimney to create a strong, unpleasant smell that would drive the wolf away. Turpentine has a pungent odor that can be irritating to animals, including wolves. By using turpentine, the third pig was attempting to deter the wolf from entering the house and harming them.

Answer 3

Well, honey, that third pig wasn't messing around. Pouring turpentine into the pot of boiling water was a bold move to give that sneaky wolf a taste of his own medicine. That pig was tired of playing games and decided to take matters into his own hands - or hooves, I should say. The wolf learned the hard way not to mess with a pig who's had enough of his huffing and puffing.