Answer:
They are important because he does not want to lose his sanity like his peers.
Explanation:
As the boys are on the Island, they lose more and more of their humane manners and act like savages. Since Piggy(the chubby kid with spectacles), wants to stay sane just in case they get saved. Spoiler alert: Piggy dies and is eaten by the other boys.
I read this in eighth grade. It's still one of my favorites. Good luck ;)
