Question 6

Piggy is a clever young man however he is portrayed as a victim as well. How does Golding use his character?

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the character of Piggy and his role in the novel, how is he perceived by others and how does he act towards others.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to explore Piggy’s character and his role within the novel.

2 – Piggy’s character

What is Piggy like?

What are his characteristics?

Consider how he shown to be clever?

Consider how he is shown as a strong character?

Consider how he is shown as a victim?

To consider each of the above you will have to look at his actions and words in detail and give relevant examples and quotations to support your points.

3 – Piggy’s relationships

Obviously to be a victim you have to have a bully, this is where you need to consider Piggy’s relationships with other people.

You need to consider how Piggy is treated by other people and how this treatment is reflected in his character.

You should also think about why Golding chooses to portray him in this way.

4 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion use your character analysis to sum up whether you think Piggy is a victim or not and how Golding uses his character.

REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.