William Golding interpret each character in their own unique and resourceful way. Ralph and Piggy’s characterization in particular has a relationship almost like a vice president and president. Piggy, who in this situation is the vice president, gives Ralph the ideas and he carry out them out, because Piggy is physically unable to do a lot of things due to his asthma and obesity. Although he does not openly accept Piggy’s suggestions; he still finds a way to do them.
Golding shows a hint of this relationship in chapter one when Piggy finds a conch and says, “We can use this to call others. Have