In Golding's book, Lord of the Flies, Piggy learns to stand up for himself and have more confidence in himself, which is a positive change. At first Piggy is shy and tired of his actions, but as the story progresses, the problems and responsibilities of being stranded on the island make his self-confidence and self-esteem grow. At the beginning of Golding's book, Lord of the Flies, one of the main characters, Piggy suffers from low self-esteem and low self-confidence. This can be seen on page 11 when Piggy says "I don't care what they call me, as long as they don't call me what they called me at school... They called me Piggy," ( Golding 11). This quote shows his low self-esteem and gives the reader a glimpse into Piggy's past. The reader can infer from the quote that Piggy was teased about his weight before he arrived on the island and does not want to be treated like that again. Piggy seems scared that the new kids will make fun of him. Another example of Piggy's low value is when he begins to show leadership qualities and is shot down. “I expect us...