The boys use his specs(glasses) to direct the sunlight to the sticks on the mountain and make a fire.
Piggy suggested that it they couldn't have the fire on the mountain they should have a fire on the beach, close to the shelters and the platform, instead.
Piggy suggests building a fire in hopes of a ship or plane seeing smoke and coming to rescue them from their predicament.
in his casa
On the sand
Piggy finally comes up with the brilliant idea that they could build a new signal fire down by the beach instead of depending on the one up on the mountain.
Ralph ridicules it as pointless by saying "yes and then we could build a radio and a televison." When Piggy explains that all you need is a stick to make a sundial Ralph tells Piggy to, "Shut up."
Piggy points out something that seems to have escaped the notice of the other boys, the fact that nobody knows where they are. Later, after they rush off to the top of the mountain and build a huge fire, which gets out of control, Piggy makes a little speech that the other boys finally listen to. He points out that their first priority should have been to make shelters, to sleep in, as it gets cold at night. Piggy thinks logically and carefully, he reasons things out, while the majority of the boys simply do things on impulse without a second thought for the consequences.
At page42, Simon commented on Piggy. "We used his specs, he helped that way." shows that Simon see the best out of people.
Piggy's suggestion, when the boys believe that the beast is preventing them from tending the signal fire on top of the mountain, is to simply build a new fire down on the beach near the platform. The idea is greeted with guarded enthusiasm.
Piggy suggests building the fire on the beach by using the lenses of the boys' glasses to focus the sunlight and start the fire. He recommends using the lenses like a magnifying glass to create the fire. Eventually, they successfully build the fire on the beach.
Piggy suggests making a sundial so that the boys on the island can keep track of time.
yes but some say no
Piggy finally comes up with the brilliant idea that they could build a new signal fire down by the beach instead of depending on the one up on the mountain.
Piggy finally comes up with the brilliant idea that they could build a new signal fire down by the beach instead of depending on the one up on the mountain.
u can't build a mountain
Ralph ridicules it as pointless by saying "yes and then we could build a radio and a televison." When Piggy explains that all you need is a stick to make a sundial Ralph tells Piggy to, "Shut up."
A volcano forms a mountain as ash and/or lava build up over time from successive eruptions.
Simon's comment about Piggy helping to build the fire shows that he is observant and recognizes Piggy's value and contribution to the group. It also indicates that Simon is kind and appreciates the efforts of others, even if they are often overlooked or underappreciated. Overall, this comment reveals Simon's compassion and understanding of the dynamics within the group.
Rocks build up together and form a mountain
they build their nests on the ledges
Piggy points out something that seems to have escaped the notice of the other boys, the fact that nobody knows where they are. Later, after they rush off to the top of the mountain and build a huge fire, which gets out of control, Piggy makes a little speech that the other boys finally listen to. He points out that their first priority should have been to make shelters, to sleep in, as it gets cold at night. Piggy thinks logically and carefully, he reasons things out, while the majority of the boys simply do things on impulse without a second thought for the consequences.