Pigman

In the realistic fiction novel, the Pigman by Paul Zindal, John and Lorraine begin to form a relationship with Mr. Pignati, an older considerate gentleman. Over time, their relationship grows as the young adults realize how Mr. Pignati adds something to their lives they never had before. Mr. Pignati contributes a source of companionship and affection into their lives. Together, they develop a friendship in which each person gains exactly what they’ve been longing for. Their companionship fulfills all their longings and gives each other a piece of their life they have been missing all this time. There are many reasons why John and Lorraine befriended Mr. Pignati. First off, Mr. Pignati was so silly and jovial. John and Lorraine never met an adult who was so full of live and was not so strict and hostile. When Mr. Pignati met them, they couldn’t help but become friends because they wanted to learn more about him. Another reason why the three became acquaintances was that John and Lorraine enjoyed how Mr. Pignati treated them. John was so used to adults being rude and not understanding him that when he saw Mr. Pignati buying him things and taking him places, he took advantage of it. Mr. Pignati was so friendly to the teenagers that they felt like the missing piece in their lives was solved. Lastly, Mr. Pignati was so lonely. After Mr. Pignati’s wife, Conchetta, passed away he had no one else in his life. John and Lorraine noticed that right away and almost felt badly for the old man. In summary, the two adolescents become companions with Mr. Pignati because of his personality and his attitude.

There are three things that Mr. Pignati adds to the young adults’ lives. For example, Mr. Pignati makes Lorraine feel like she was finally experiencing the childhood she never had. When Lorraine was little, her mother always needed Lorraine to help out with the chores around the house and didn’t have enough money or time to take Lorraine places or to buy her toys. Mr.