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What did Piggy do in Chapter 9?
Piggy is betrayed by his stomach: he wants meat. But Piggy tries to hide his savage desire for food by making up “civilized” excuses for attending the feast. Jack acts like a savage chief at the feast. His face is painted and he wears a crown of leaves.
What happens when Ralph and Piggy come across Jack’s tribe in Chapter 9?
Chanting and dancing in several separate circles along the beach, the boys are caught up in a kind of frenzy. Even Ralph and Piggy, swept away by the excitement, dance on the fringes of the group. The boys again reenact the hunting of the pig and reach a high pitch of frenzied energy as they chant and dance.
What is Piggy’s role in Lord of the Flies?
An overweight, intellectual, and talkative boy, Piggy is the brains behind many of Ralph’s successful ideas and innovations, such as using the conch to call meetings and building shelters for the group.
How does Piggy change in Chapter 8 of Lord of the Flies?
However, Piggy himself does change some. He becomes crueler, speaking unkindly to Simon. In doing so he aligns himself more with the shift that’s happening in the boys on the island, and less with the kind, civilized Piggy who existed before.
What happens in Chapter 9 of Lord of the flies?
In Chapter 9, Piggy senses that there will be some sort of violence after the feast on Jack’s side of the island. Sure enough, Simon stumbles into the war circle and is brutally murdered by the boys, including by Piggy and Ralph, who are lured by mob mentality and inherent human cruelty. That’s right.
Who is Piggy Piggy in Lord of the flies?
Character Analysis Piggy Piggy is the intellectual with poor eyesight, a weight problem, and asthma. He is the most physically vulnerable of all the boys, despite his greater intelligence. Piggy represents the rational world.
What did Jack do with the pig’s head in Lord of the flies?
Jack cuts off its head. He decides they’ll raid Ralph ‘s camp fore fire to cook the pig, and invite everyone to a feast. Roger, meanwhile, sharpens a stick at both ends. They stake the pig head on the stick and leave it as an offering to the beast .
Why is Piggy not the leader of the group?
Piggy’s intellect benefits the group only through Ralph; he acts as Ralph’s advisor. He cannot be the leader himself because he lacks leadership qualities and has no rapport with the other boys. Piggy also relies too heavily on the power of social convention.