The Pigman Essay, Research Paper

In the novel, The Pigman, writing by Paul Zindel the main characters are Mr.Pignati, John and Lorraine. They all meet by chance and each becomes a trespasser on another’s life. However, John and Lorraine each gain something from their experience with the Mr.Pignati. Mr.Pignati, John and Lorraine all have their own individual reasons and desires for wanting to be with each character.

John had many reasons for wanted to be with the Pigman. John benefited greatly on getting money for L & J fund, beer, and food from Mr.Pignati. He trespassed into Mr.Pignati’s life because he threw a party at his house, which led into the destruction of some of Mr.Pignati’s belongings. John also encouraged Mr.Pignati to buy him things and to give him things but, in benefit to John’s trespassing, John became a better and matured person. John started to realize that he doesn’t want to die alone and to give his parents more respect. Other than John Lorraine also trespassed and became a better person too.

Loraine trespassed on Mr.Pignati just as much as John did. She received things like stockings and food from him and also in the phone marathon she cheated and looked up his number. Mr.Pignati’s house was basically a hang out to Lorraine and John, like when Lorraine couldn’t take being at home she just went to Mr.Pignati’s house. Towards the end of the novel Lorraine became a better person because she started to become more honest with her mother and start to under stand he mother better. Lorraine and John both have trespassed but both learned for their wrong doings.

The novel The Pigman, focuses on the growth of individual characters. Each character has their reasons for wanting to be with the other character but being with the other characters changes their perspective on life. Mr.Pignati, John and Lorraine all trespass on eachother, but benefit on becoming better people.