What are some of Piggy's characteristics in Lord of the Flies?

has many
characteristics that explain why he isn't a favorite among the boys. He is overweight and has
asthma, so he can't be as physically active as the others. He speaks with a lower-class , often
using improper grammar despite his obvious intelligence. He wears glasses to correct his vision.
Piggy is socially awkward. He clings toand fishes for responses from him without being assertive
enough to simply state what he wants. He often refers to his "auntie," which makes him
sound childish. In addition, he can whine at times; after Ralph divulges his name is Piggy, he
nearly cries when he confronts Ralph about that betrayal.

Despite these less
attractive characteristics, Piggy has some clear strengths. He often thinks of ideas that the
other boys never consider. For example, he is the one who thinks of blowing the conch to call a
meeting. He is the only one to think of taking attendance and gathering names at the first
gathering. He tries to create a sundial, and he confronts the idea of ghosts with logic rather
than fear. When other boys seem paralyzed and at a loss about what to do, Piggy's logic shines
forth: "Only Piggy could have the intellectual daring to suggest moving the fire from the
mountain."

Another important quality of Piggy's is his loyalty. He
sticks by Ralph when most others desert him, and he consistently encourages Ralph in his role as
chief. He also has a strong sense of justice, which unfortunately becomes his undoing.
Determined to get his glasses back from , he confronts him with uncharacteristic bravery:
"Which is betterto have rules and agree, or to hunt and kill?" That brave speech,
however, proves to be his last.

Piggy, while having some irritating
qualities, has many good characteristics that make him a "true, wise
friend."