How is John described in the Pigman?
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How is John described in the Pigman?
John Conlan is good-looking, trouble maker. He drinks, smokes, argues with his parents. Lorrain describes John saying, ‘He pretends he doesn’t care about anything in the world, and he’s always ready with some outrageous remark, but if you ask me, any real hostility he has is directed against himself.
Who are the main characters in Pigman?
John Conlan
Lorraine JensenAngelo PignatiThe Old LadyBore
The Pigman/Characters
What is Lorraine’s last name in the Pigman?
Lorraine Jensen – the female protagonist, who narrates the even-numbered chapters. Lorraine aspires to be a writer or psychologist, and her sensitive, analytical nature provides a counterbalance to John’s impulsiveness.
Where is Mr Pignati’s wife?
Mr. Pignati also explains that his wife, Conchetta, usually keeps the house tidier, but she is currently visiting her sister in California. Later in the story, though, he admits to John and Lorraine that Conchetta is actually dead. The Pigman is grieving deeply for her.
Why does John drink so much the Pigman?
Drinking alcohol is an escape for John – an escape from school, from responsibility – but it is not a way of defying his parents. His father actually encouraged John to drink alcohol when John was about ten years old. John also smokes a lot and Lorraine has been unsuccessful in her efforts to get him to stop.
Why does John lie in the Pigman?
Lorraine, in particular, points out several times that her mother and John’s parents are dishonest. She implies that John’s chronic lying occurs, at least in part, because of the poor role models his parents provide (4).
Who is Deanna Deas The Pigman?
Pigman- Final Review
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Who is Deanna Deas? | girl who works in the attendance office at school |
| Who played with dolls? | Norton |
| Give one reason for Norton’s aggressive behavior? | Norton was bullied as a child |
| What is Masterson’s Tomb? | John thought it was peaceful and he went there to drink |
What does Mrs Jensen look like in the Pigman?
The narrator does not give readers a lengthy physical description of Mrs. Jensen, but we are told that she has long, beautiful brown hair. Lorraine also tells readers that her mom is a very pretty woman “when she smiles.” Unfortunately, Mrs. Jensen hardly ever smiles, so her beauty hardly ever shows.
What does Lorraine lie about in the Pigman?
Lorraine muses to herself about how her mother, a pretty woman who seldom smiles, became that way. She thinks she needs three years of intensive psychoanalysis, so she lies to her about where she’s been and with whom. Her mother steals food and other necessities from the homes of her patients.
What was Mr. Pignati’s address?
The Pigman Chap 5 Vocab
| A | B |
|---|---|
| 190 Howard Avenue | Mr. Pignati’s address |
| dump | when John sees Mr. Pignati’s house he calls it this |
| Santa Claus | Mr. Pignati looks like this |
| wine | Mr. Pignati offers this to John and Lorraine |
Where does Mr. Pignati usually go every day?
Pignati serves them homemade wine while telling them about himself. A retired electrician, Mr. Pignati, walks to the zoo every day. He invites John and Lorraine to accompany him the next day, but John declines.
What does John’s father want him to become?
When John tells his father that he wants to be an actor, his father’s response is: “Don’t be a jackass” and “Thank God Kenneth isn’t a lunatic” (7).