In Lord of the Flies, why do you think Piggy tells Ralph about his asthma 'with a touch of pride'?

Throughout Lord of the Flies, we're led to believe that Piggy has never stood out for anything.  He's weak, wears glasses, is overweight -- he's nothing like the athletic, charismatic boys he encounters on a regular basis.  Ralph and Jack both are looked upon highly because of their demeanor and athleticism and strength of character, be it good or bad.  In school, the only reason why Piggy may have received any special attention was his asthma.  He would have needed special care should an attack occur.  So, in the beginning, when he first meets Ralph, he says that he has it with that touch of pride because before landing, he stood out with that.  Little does he realize that it is not necessarily a mark of respect but one of weakness, and it's his weaknesses that are his downfall in the end.