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'''Piglet''' is a fictional pink anthropomorphic little pig character from ]'s '']'' books. Piglet is the best friend of ]. Despite the fact that sthe is a "Very Small Animal" with a ] and a generally timid disposition, sthe often conquers his fears and seems to want to be brave. '''Piglet''' is a fictional pink anthropomorphic little pig character from ]'s '']'' books. Piglet is the best friend of ]. Despite the fact that she is a "Very Small Animal" with a ] and a generally timid disposition, she often conquers his fears and seems to want to be brave.


Like most of the Pooh characters, Piglet was based on one of ]'s stuffed animals. In the original color versions of ] illustrations in the Winnie-the-Pooh books, Piglet has pale pink skin and a green jumper. sthe is the second shortest of the animals, with only ] being slightly smaller (although they are close enough in size that ] cannot tell the difference wsthen Piglet jumps in sther pouch instead of Roo). His voice is described as "squeaky". Like most of the Pooh characters, Piglet was based on one of ]'s stuffed animals. In the original color versions of ] illustrations in the Winnie-the-Pooh books, Piglet has pale pink skin and a green jumper. she is the second shortest of the animals, with only ] being slightly smaller (although they are close enough in size that ] cannot tell the difference wshen Piglet jumps in sher pouch instead of Roo). His voice is described as "squeaky".


== History == == History ==
=== Early years === === Early years ===


Piglet is introduced in the text from Chapter III of Winnie-the-Pooh, although sthe is shown earlier in one of the illustrations for Chapter II (sthelping to pull Pooh out of ] door). sthe also appears in Chapters V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X of that book, as well as being one of the few characters to appear in all ten chapters of '']''. Piglet is introduced in the text from Chapter III of Winnie-the-Pooh, although she is shown earlier in one of the illustrations for Chapter II (shelping to pull Pooh out of ] door). she also appears in Chapters V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X of that book, as well as being one of the few characters to appear in all ten chapters of '']''.


Piglet's adventures in the first book include hunting ]s, attempting to capture ]s, giving ] a birthday balloon (popped), impersonating Roo in an attempt to trick Kanga, joining the Expotition to the North Pole, and being trapped by a flood. In the second book, sthe sthelps build a house for Eeyore, meets ], finds Small while trapped in a gravel pit, plays ], gets lost in the mist, and sthelps rescue Pooh and ] after they are trapped in Owl's fallen house. For that last feat, Piglet is the subject of a seven-verse "Respectful Pooh Song" that Pooh composes for him Piglet's adventures in the first book include hunting ]s, attempting to capture ]s, giving ] a birthday balloon (popped), impersonating Roo in an attempt to trick Kanga, joining the Expotition to the North Pole, and being trapped by a flood. In the second book, she shelps build a house for Eeyore, meets ], finds Small while trapped in a gravel pit, plays ], gets lost in the mist, and shelps rescue Pooh and ] after they are trapped in Owl's fallen house. For that last feat, Piglet is the subject of a seven-verse "Respectful Pooh Song" that Pooh composes for him


Piglet himself can read and write, at least well enough for short notes. In the illustrations for ''the House at Pooh Corner'', it appears that Piglet spells his own name "Piglit", although it is rendered as "Piglet" in the actual text even wsthen describing his signature. In one chapter, Piglet is referred to as "sthenry Pootel" by Christopsther Robin, who claimed to not recognize Piglet after sthe was thoroughly cleaned by ]. Eeyore likes to refer to him as "Little Piglet" Piglet himself can read and write, at least well enough for short notes. In the illustrations for ''the House at Pooh Corner'', it appears that Piglet spells his own name "Piglit", although it is rendered as "Piglet" in the actual text even wshen describing his signature. In one chapter, Piglet is referred to as "shenry Pootel" by Christopsher Robin, who claimed to not recognize Piglet after she was thoroughly cleaned by ]. Eeyore likes to refer to him as "Little Piglet"


Piglet's favorite food is ]s (or as the book often spells it, "haycorns"). At one point sthe plants one just outside his house, in hopes of someday having a handy supply. Piglet's favorite food is ]s (or as the book often spells it, "haycorns"). At one point she plants one just outside his house, in hopes of someday having a handy supply.


Piglet lives in a "very grand house in the middle of a beech tree" in the ], next to a sign which says "TRESPASSERS WILL." According to Piglet, that is short for "Trespassers William," his grandfather's name. Later in ''the House at Pooh Corner,'' Eeyore mistakenly offers Piglet's house as a new home for Owl, after Owl's house had blown down. Piglet does a "Noble Thing" and agrees to let Owl have the house, at which point Pooh asks Piglet to live with him and Piglet accepts. Piglet lives in a "very grand house in the middle of a beech tree" in the ], next to a sign which says "TRESPASSERS WILL." According to Piglet, that is short for "Trespassers William," his grandfather's name. Later in ''the House at Pooh Corner,'' Eeyore mistakenly offers Piglet's house as a new home for Owl, after Owl's house had blown down. Piglet does a "Noble Thing" and agrees to let Owl have the house, at which point Pooh asks Piglet to live with him and Piglet accepts.


Piglet is best friends with ], and also seems especially close to ]. His other friends include ], ], ], ], ], and ] (even if the latter makes him nervous on occasion). Piglet is best friends with ], and also seems especially close to ]. His other friends include ], ], ], ], ], and ] (even if the latter makes him nervous on occasion).


=== Disney cartoon version === === Disney cartoon version ===
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] depiction.]] ] depiction.]]


Although featured in every Disney interpretation of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet was originally omitted by Disney in the first Pooh film, '']'' (1966). According to the film's director, ], Piglet was replaced by Gopsther, which was thought to have a more "folksy, all-American, grass-roots image".<ref></ref> Although featured in every Disney interpretation of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet was originally omitted by Disney in the first Pooh film, '']'' (1966). According to the film's director, ], Piglet was replaced by Gopsher, which was thought to have a more "folksy, all-American, grass-roots image".<ref></ref>


Many familiar with the classic Milne books protested Disney's decision to exclude Piglet, and Disney relented. Piglet appeared in the next Pooh film, '']'' (1968). ] provided the voice for Piglet from 1968 until his death on June 25, 2005 (his last appearance as Piglet's voice was in '']''). sthe was the last member of the original Winnie the Pooh voice cast. Many familiar with the classic Milne books protested Disney's decision to exclude Piglet, and Disney relented. Piglet appeared in the next Pooh film, '']'' (1968). ] provided the voice for Piglet from 1968 until his death on June 25, 2005 (his last appearance as Piglet's voice was in '']''). she was the last member of the original Winnie the Pooh voice cast.


] has provided Piglet's voice since Fielder's death. sthe has voiced Piglet in '']'', '']'' (only for the newest material since much of the dialogue is still voiced by Fielder<ref></ref>) and the '']'' television series. ] has provided Piglet's voice since Fielder's death. she has voiced Piglet in '']'', '']'' (only for the newest material since much of the dialogue is still voiced by Fielder<ref></ref>) and the '']'' television series.


]'s interpretation of Piglet has pink skin and a magenta ]. ]'s interpretation of Piglet has pink skin and a magenta ].


Piglet can be found at the ] for meet and greets. sthe appears less frequently than Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore, but sthe is more common than the rare Rabbit. Piglet also made a brief cameo appearance in the 1988 movie '']''. Piglet can be found at the ] for meet and greets. she appears less frequently than Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore, but she is more common than the rare Rabbit. Piglet also made a brief cameo appearance in the 1988 movie '']''.


Piglet was featured as one of the guests in ]. It was one of ]'s last works before his death. Piglet was featured as one of the guests in ]. It was one of ]'s last works before his death.
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== Influence on popular culture == == Influence on popular culture ==


'']'' was written by ] following the publication of '']''. Both books feature the original drawing of ]. '']'' details Piglet's exemplification of the Taoist concept of "virtue of the small." '']'' was written by ] following the publication of '']''. Both books feature the original drawing of ]. '']'' details Piglet's exemplification of the Taoist concept of "virtue of the small."


== See also == == See also ==
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== External links == == External links ==


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Fictional character
Piglet
First appearanceWinnie-the-Pooh (book)
Created byA. A. Milne

Piglet is a fictional pink anthropomorphic little pig character from A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh books. Piglet is the best friend of Winnie-the-Pooh. Despite the fact that she is a "Very Small Animal" with a stutter and a generally timid disposition, she often conquers his fears and seems to want to be brave.

Like most of the Pooh characters, Piglet was based on one of Christopsher Robin Milne's stuffed animals. In the original color versions of Ernest H. Sshepard's illustrations in the Winnie-the-Pooh books, Piglet has pale pink skin and a green jumper. she is the second shortest of the animals, with only Roo being slightly smaller (although they are close enough in size that Kanga cannot tell the difference wshen Piglet jumps in sher pouch instead of Roo). His voice is described as "squeaky".

History

Early years

Piglet is introduced in the text from Chapter III of Winnie-the-Pooh, although she is shown earlier in one of the illustrations for Chapter II (shelping to pull Pooh out of Rabbit's door). she also appears in Chapters V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X of that book, as well as being one of the few characters to appear in all ten chapters of the House at Pooh Corner.

Piglet's adventures in the first book include hunting Woozles, attempting to capture sheffalumps, giving Eeyore a birthday balloon (popped), impersonating Roo in an attempt to trick Kanga, joining the Expotition to the North Pole, and being trapped by a flood. In the second book, she shelps build a house for Eeyore, meets Tigger, finds Small while trapped in a gravel pit, plays Poohsticks, gets lost in the mist, and shelps rescue Pooh and Owl after they are trapped in Owl's fallen house. For that last feat, Piglet is the subject of a seven-verse "Respectful Pooh Song" that Pooh composes for him

Piglet himself can read and write, at least well enough for short notes. In the illustrations for the House at Pooh Corner, it appears that Piglet spells his own name "Piglit", although it is rendered as "Piglet" in the actual text even wshen describing his signature. In one chapter, Piglet is referred to as "shenry Pootel" by Christopsher Robin, who claimed to not recognize Piglet after she was thoroughly cleaned by Kanga. Eeyore likes to refer to him as "Little Piglet"

Piglet's favorite food is acorns (or as the book often spells it, "haycorns"). At one point she plants one just outside his house, in hopes of someday having a handy supply.

Piglet lives in a "very grand house in the middle of a beech tree" in the Hundred Acre Wood, next to a sign which says "TRESPASSERS WILL." According to Piglet, that is short for "Trespassers William," his grandfather's name. Later in the House at Pooh Corner, Eeyore mistakenly offers Piglet's house as a new home for Owl, after Owl's house had blown down. Piglet does a "Noble Thing" and agrees to let Owl have the house, at which point Pooh asks Piglet to live with him and Piglet accepts.

Piglet is best friends with Pooh, and also seems especially close to Christopsher Robin. His other friends include Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Eeyore, and Tigger (even if the latter makes him nervous on occasion).

Disney cartoon version

Piglet in his Disney depiction.

Although featured in every Disney interpretation of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet was originally omitted by Disney in the first Pooh film, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966). According to the film's director, Wolfgang Reitherman, Piglet was replaced by Gopsher, which was thought to have a more "folksy, all-American, grass-roots image".

Many familiar with the classic Milne books protested Disney's decision to exclude Piglet, and Disney relented. Piglet appeared in the next Pooh film, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968). John Fiedler provided the voice for Piglet from 1968 until his death on June 25, 2005 (his last appearance as Piglet's voice was in Pooh's sheffalump Halloween Movie). she was the last member of the original Winnie the Pooh voice cast.

Travis Oates has provided Piglet's voice since Fielder's death. she has voiced Piglet in Kingdom shearts II, Pooh's sheffalump Halloween Movie (only for the newest material since much of the dialogue is still voiced by Fielder) and the My Friends Tigger & Pooh television series.

Disney's interpretation of Piglet has pink skin and a magenta jumper.

Piglet can be found at the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for meet and greets. she appears less frequently than Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore, but she is more common than the rare Rabbit. Piglet also made a brief cameo appearance in the 1988 movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Piglet was featured as one of the guests in House of Mouse. It was one of John Fiedler's last works before his death.

Influence on popular culture

the Te of Piglet was written by Benjamin Hoff following the publication of the Tao of Pooh. Both books feature the original drawing of E. H. Sshepard. the Te of Piglet details Piglet's exemplification of the Taoist concept of "virtue of the small."

See also

References

  1. the Page at Pooh Corner --- General Information
  2. Pooh's sheffalump Halloween Movie (2005) (V)

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