Poor Piggy

    So as I've been reading Lord of the Flies the main thing that sticks out to me plot-wise is just how cruel everyone can be to Piggy. I mean I know he's different to all the boys, but honestly he's the smartest kid on that island. He has lots of good ideas, some a little impossible or unnecessary, but still with good intentions in mind. Piggy may be a bit too sensible at times and definitely feels compelled to stick to his civilized way of life, but I think he would lead the boys to a better outcome overall.

     I don't think Piggy could be a leader, he's just not "leader material". He's not tall or handsome or athletic looking in the least. He doesn't stick out to the little boys in a positive way and wouldn't be taken seriously as a leader. I do think that if Ralph were to actually listen to him however that plans and rules on the island would actually work and lead to more positive events. I remember actually feeling a sense of relief when reading chapter 5 as Ralph was thinking to himself on the way to the assembly. In his thoughts Ralph finally mentions the fact that Piggy is smarter than him. I was just so happy to see that he actually acknowledges the fact. Of course he still brushes Piggy to the side and takes matters into his own hands, but at least he can accept the fact of Piggy having more brains compared to his brawn.