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CHAPTER 9
Summary
This chapter begins with a letter to “Dear Alice” about a little boy
who wants to play with dolls and other girls’ toys. His mother wants advice
about how to handle the situation. John admits he cut out the article,
because it reminded him of Norton. He remembers how Norton was teased
by other kids when they were little, because he, too, played with dolls.
At the age of ten, the teasing and ridicule finally made him go berserk
and ever since then, he has been the tough guy of the neighborhood. He
became a specialist at the “five finger discount,” or shoplifting, and
John believes that...........
Notes
The characterization that John makes of Norton is significant, because
it will prepare us for that character’s role in Mr. Pignati’s death. By
describing Norton in this way, John can.........
CHAPTER 10
Summary
Lorraine begins this chapter by noting that going to the Pigman’s house
becomes a habit everyday after school. There, they have a glass of wine
and good conversation. When she comes home, she always receives the third
degree from her mother about being in cars with boys and locking the house
at night when her mother goes to work. Lorraine understands that her mother
is really saying, “Beware of men!” She also.........
Notes
Both Lorraine and John are now in the habit of comparing and contrasting their own parents with Mr. Pignati. Obviously, their home lives are found wanting in both of their eyes. He never judges them as their own families do and he’s not afraid to allow his inner child to come out. He enjoys jokes and games and even though............
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