Lorraine And John In The Pigman

In the novel, The Pigman, by Paul Zindel, protagonists Lorraine and John are impeded by several adversities, including their poor relationship with their maternal and paternal figures, their skewed personal views on ethical behaviour, and the grief that life persistently presents to them through elements of death, hatred fueled from grudges, and all of the disturbing truths that lie beyond their perception of the world. As the novel progresses, conflicts and tensions begin to build between the characters and their parents, and the further insight we receive on their relationships, the more frustrating it becomes to watch as both parties fail to arrive to a solution, or at the least, an understanding. However, Lorraine and her mother seem to