Short Fiction · Character
Pig-wig
A little fat pig met on the road to market, whose cheerful company turns a dutiful pig's journey into something far more dangerous and dear.
supporting
Also known as Mr. Pig, Pig, little fat Pig-wig
First appearance: The Tale of Pigling Bland
As a supporting figure in Short Fiction, Pig-wig is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
A lovely little black Berkshire pig who befriends Pigling and escapes with him.
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Pig-wig in The Tale of Pigling Bland