Because Piggy knows how to blow the conch but Ralph is the one who actually blows the conch
Ralph admires piggy because piggy has a clear sense of things. He doesn't think about the negatives. And he doesn't think things that will get him scared. He states the truth and lives with it. that is what makes him who he is.
In Chapter 10, Piggy suggests that they let the fire go out at night and relight it every morning because he concludes that the smoke will not be visible at night. At this point, Ralph is frustrated that Jack has started his own tribe. Ralph is also discouraged that only he and Piggy seem intent on keeping the fire going. Upon hearing Piggy's suggestion, Ralph agrees to let the fire go out. However, Ralph thinks it would be ideal to have the fire going all the time. The fire also gives Ralph a sense of security, especially at night: Ralph stood up, feeling curiously defenseless with the darkness pressing in.
In "Lord of the Flies", the boys who were supposed to be tending the fire go on a pig hunt with Jack instead. A boat is seen on the ocean, but since the fire has gone out, there is no chance for rescue. Ralph and Jack get in an argument about this. Piggy joins in the argument and is struck in the face by Jack, breaking his glasses.
No, during the fight on the causeway... (quote) 'Jack made a rush and stabbed at Ralph's chest with his spear.' Ralph however managed to avoid it. After Piggy was killed Jack (quote) 'Viciously, with full intention, he hurled his spear at Ralph. The point tore the skin and flesh over Ralph's ribs, then sheared off and fell in the water.'
In the physical sense no none of the boys are ill, but in the mental sense yes. The boys such as Jack and Roger as evil and represent anarchy, communism, and Satan. So in a way these boys are diseased and their disease eventually infects all of the boys except Simon (Christ figure), Piggy (intelligence, and Ralph (democracy).
Ralph initially spots the conch shell in the lagoon but Piggy identifies it and tells Ralph that it can be blown, although he is unable to do it himself because of his asthma. Piggy instructs Ralph in the correct technique to use to get a sound from the conch shell. You could say that they form a partnership in which Ralph leads by action and original thought but his actions are influenced by Piggy's ideas. Piggy is essentially his technical expert.
Piggy continues to support Ralph as leader because he sees Ralph as the most sensible and rational leader among the boys on the island. Piggy recognizes Ralph's ability to make decisions based on reason and logic, which gives him confidence in Ralph's leadership. Additionally, Piggy feels a sense of security and safety when he is aligned with Ralph, as he is aware of his own vulnerabilities and relies on Ralph for protection.
Ralph admires piggy because piggy has a clear sense of things. He doesn't think about the negatives. And he doesn't think things that will get him scared. He states the truth and lives with it. that is what makes him who he is.
Piggy likely pretended that the idea to call with the shell was Ralph's because he wanted to avoid confrontation or conflict with the other boys. By giving credit to Ralph, Piggy may have hoped to maintain a sense of harmony within the group and avoid being singled out or further marginalized. Additionally, Piggy may have recognized that Ralph's leadership position made his ideas more likely to be accepted by the group.
Ralph and Piggy participate in Jack's rituals because they are afraid of being excluded or targeted by Jack and his followers. They also hope that by participating, they can maintain a sense of order and control in the group.
Piggy suggests that Ralph should blow the conch shell to gather the boys and reestablish order and civilization on the island. He believes that the conch represents authority and should be used to maintain a sense of structure and unity among the group.
Because, as he explains to Ralph, if Ralph stops being leader then Jack will become the leader and they will never get rescued. Piggy knows that Jack will simply concentrate on hunting and forget all about the signal fire. Piggy also fears that without the protection of Ralph his own safety is at risk from Jack.
In Chapter 10, Piggy suggests that they let the fire go out at night and relight it every morning because he concludes that the smoke will not be visible at night. At this point, Ralph is frustrated that Jack has started his own tribe. Ralph is also discouraged that only he and Piggy seem intent on keeping the fire going. Upon hearing Piggy's suggestion, Ralph agrees to let the fire go out. However, Ralph thinks it would be ideal to have the fire going all the time. The fire also gives Ralph a sense of security, especially at night: Ralph stood up, feeling curiously defenseless with the darkness pressing in.
Simon does the majority of the intellectual thought while Piggy thinks along the lines of practicality.
In "Lord of the Flies", the boys who were supposed to be tending the fire go on a pig hunt with Jack instead. A boat is seen on the ocean, but since the fire has gone out, there is no chance for rescue. Ralph and Jack get in an argument about this. Piggy joins in the argument and is struck in the face by Jack, breaking his glasses.
Piggy wants to join the expedition to have a sense of belonging and to feel included in the group. He also sees it as an opportunity to be close to Ralph, whom he admires and considers a friend. Additionally, Piggy believes he can provide valuable knowledge and intelligence to help the group survive.
Ralph, Piggy, and Simon represent rationality, civilization, and morality, which puts them in conflict with the other boys who succumb to their primal urges for power and violence. The three boys' values clash with the growing savagery and chaos within the group of boys, leading to tension and conflict.