Symbols: Piggy's Glasses

         Piggy’s glasses represent the power of science and intelligence in a society. Piggy’s glasses also represent the connection of rationality and intelligence from society to the boys stranded on the island. Piggy is the most rational and intelligent boy in the group. He is able to understand that rescue should be their top priority. His glasses is also used in the lighting up of the signal fire at the top of the mountain, showing the importance of his spectacles in the boys’ survival. Without his glasses, the boys would not have been able to light up the signal fire, and hence disallowing them from connecting with society. Rescue should have been the priority of the group of boys, but only few realised this, such as Ralph and Piggy. Golding puts Piggy as the one with the glasses that enables them to light the signal fire up, showing the importance of rationality in their bid for rescue. Therefore, Piggy’s glasses symbolises the power of science and intelligence in a society.