This chapter of Lord of the Flies was very interesting. We met the main characters, learned their story, and their setting.
As the reader obviously knows, Ralph is our main character. He seems to be very optimistict, confident, and adventurous. He is also thoughtful but not as verbal about it as Piggy. Ralph is only loud when he needs to be, and is a great leader. These characteristics all point towards him sybolizing the brave leaders of our society.
Our other potent character is Piggy. I really feel for Piggy. He seems to be the misphet of the whole group. The boys cast him off as soon as they saw him. Between his glasses, and his asthma, people don't even get him a chance before they can see his true personality. Piggy is a thinker and looks out for everybody in the situation. He symbolizes the "Piggy"s of the world: people that are social outcasts.
Ralph and Piggy are foils of each other. They are complete opposites. Ralph keeps to himself, Piggy tells the world what he is thinking. Ralph is a go-getter while Piggy is reluctant etc.I believe that the author of Lord of the Flies is saying that "Piggy"s, despite if it is right or wrong, aren't chosen as leaders because they are outcasted right away.
This book is very interesting, even when the reader isn't looking for a deeper meaning, but digesting the book makes reading it even more worth while!
I agree with you. The two characters are complete opposites, so I think that may be trying to symbolize something later in the story. Also, I do have sympathy for Piggy because he seems quite nerdy compared to the rest of the group.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Ralph and Piggy are totally different. I think that Ralph tends to be a royal jerk most of the time and I feel really bad for Piggie because he is the target of the group.
ReplyDeleteI also feel the same sympathy that you are feeling for Piggy. He is outcasted by everyone, although, he suggests and brings many things to attention. I agree with both you and Molly that their differences may be foreshadowing or going to symbolize something later in the book.
ReplyDeleteAs like the others i agree. Piggy is way different than Ralph and that could cause some problems in the story.
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