Piggy, played by Hugh Edwards, is without a doubt the most tragic character on this list. Lord Of The Flies is a devastating look at a group of schoolboys descent into savagery after being marauded on a deserted island. Piggy is doomed to his nickname after Ralph politely explains that his name isnt Fatty and thats about the nicest thing that happens to him. Piggy is portrayed as weak but civil, and therefore actually comes off looking the best (or at least near it) of all the boys. He cant hunt, but crucially his glasses can be used to make a fire, necessary for cooking meat as well as alerting a rescue plane to the childrens whereabouts. Sadly, whilst Piggy is making an eloquent plea for the group to act sensibly, he is murdered in cold blood, revealing the true nature of the boys. Yes, that was a spoiler but you probably should have read the book in junior high anyways. Choice Quote: We cant go on acting like kids!
Joe Sippy grew up in Chicago and now resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys corn dogs, rap music, and horror movies. On weekends you can find him in the ocean, surfing very poorly.
