I think the word escaped should be put in the blank.
The author described the main character's countrymen as scornful and sometimes doubtful but at the end of the story, the author seems to be pleased with his countrymen.
Piggy's glasses symbolize power and intelligence since while he is not physically fit and healthy, his intelligence makes up for it, making him one of the smartest characters in the story. It also shows power since Piggy's intelligence helped him help the other characters survive.
False first person point of view is an "I" narrator participates in the Action
