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Piggy's spectacles symbolize reason, knowledge, intellect, and civilization in "Lord of the Flies." They are used to start fires, representing the power of science and technology to control and maintain order in society. When the spectacles are stolen and broken, it signifies the collapse of civilization and the descent into savagery.
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∙ 13y agoPiggy's glasses represent man's intellect and ability to reason. Pay attention to what happens to the glass...how does what happens to the glasses "parallel" what happens to the boys ability and desire to use their intellect and reason?
- Notice: when he cleans the glasses
- Notice: when the glasses flash
- Notice: they use the glasses to start the fire
- Notice: what happens when the glasses get broken
- Notice: what happens when the glasses are stolen
- Notice: what happens when the glasses are completely destroyed
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∙ 15y agoThey are a symbol of education and intelligence and civility, and when they are broken, then the veneer vahishes completely and society breaks down.
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∙ 14y agoPiggy's glasses symbolizes Knowledge and Power.
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∙ 11y agoPiggy's glasses in the lord of the flies represent the hope of being rescued. His glasses are the tool to make fire and the fire is Ralph's plan on being rescued.
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∙ 10y agoThe conch symbolises order, rules and democracy
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∙ 10y agoThe piggy spectacles in the Lord of the Flies symbolize the clearness of the thoughts or sight.
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Who finds piggy spectacles in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy finds the spectacles in Lord of the Flies. He uses them to start the signal fire and later relies on them to see clearly.
In Lord of the Flies who finds Piggy's specs?
Simon retrieved Piggy's spectacles after Jack had knocked them off, when he had smacked Piggy across the head.
Who has the spectacles in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy is the character who has the spectacles in "Lord of the Flies." The spectacles symbolize civilization and intellect in the story.
What is the best human invention in the world?
The wheel. Spectacles and contact lenses have to be up there. Just ask Piggy from 'lord of the flies. I couldn't live without them'
What are some of piggy's health problems lord of the flies?
Piggy has three physical afflictions...1) He is, and I quote, 'Very fat.'2) He wears thick spectacles and has difficulty seeing without them3) He is asthmatic
What does Piggys glasses symbolize in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy's glasses symbolise technology and science, they are also an outward indication of Piggy's intelligence. The glasses are the technology which provides the boys with fire. Piggy's spectacles are also the means by which Piggy is able to see clearly, both in reality and metaphorically.
Who is punched by jack in Lord of the Flies?
Piggy
How was piggy handicaped lord of flies?
asthma
Who picks on Piggy in Lord of the Flies?
Jack
Who is the intelligent boy in the Lord of the Flies?
piggy
Which character has asthma Lord of the Flies?
piggy
How is Prometheus connected to Piggy in lord of the flies?
It is not.
