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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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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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