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The Pigman By Paul Zindel

Characters John and Lorraine – take turns narrating Mr. Pignati Teenagers/Sophomores Friends, but lonely Typing their memoir of Mr. Pignati Mr. Pignati Pigman Old Needs help, John and Lorraine befriend him.

Themes Rejection and alienation Coming of Age Stereotypes Teenage social problems 1960s Bullying/rejection/lonliness Not just at school: divided families, alcoholism, loneliness Have the problems changed much? Coming of Age Adolescence is the time period between being a child and being an adult. Coming of Age is a time when teens experience physical and emotional growth. Stereotypes Teenage? Senior Citizen?

The Pigman 1968 (This is the year Mrs. Lewis was born!) Realistic fiction, authentic teenage voice Several Awards NY Times Outstanding Book ALA Notable Children’s Book Sensitive subjects: vandalism, drinking, smoking, infidelity

Paul Zindel Born on Staten Island, NY, in 1936. Father abandoned family in 1938. Mother raised him by herself. He was a loner during his childhood. Went to Wagner College (Staten Island) Taught HS chemistry Began writing – published a play: The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds Continued to write and live in Manhatten with his wife and two kids. Died in March of 2003 of cancer

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