... He is the symbol of the world of adults, logic, and reason. He is the only one who acts and talks sensibly, has not lost his self-control and presence of mind in this extreme situation. He criticizes the others for behaving like children and without thinking: "'Like kids!' he said scornfully. 'Acting like a crowd of kids!'" Piggy is mature and resembles a parent. Even the chief Ralph asks him for advice though in the beginning he completely ignored Piggy. After spending more time with him, Ralph sees that the fat boy is a good friend - trustworthy and reliable. He is one of the few boys that stay with him after Jack breaks the rules and becomes the new chief. Piggy does not betray his friend like the others do. He is a loyal person and stands behind him until the end. Piggy is an outsider from the society ...

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