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Free Study Guide for Pigman by Paul Zindel Book Summary

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CHAPTER 12

 

Summary

This chapter opens with Lorraine’s conversation with her mother about her mother’s current patient who is “all hands.” Lorraine listens dutifully and then leaves for school with her mother’s final complaint intended for her: “Don’t you think that skirt is a little too short?” It’s just another example of the paranoia Lorraine’s mother has about men. When she arrives at school, John, too, has cleaned up and has combed his hair. Their new feelings make them want to look good for each other. They go to the public phone and call the hospital where they learn that Mr. Pignati will be kept in the hospital for 72 hours or..........


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It’s very significant that Lorraine and John both begin to dress better when they go to school or are together: they are very much more aware of the growing feelings they have for each other and are anxious to look their best. John even wears cologne! John, however, has allowed these feelings to make him irritable and only Lorraine’s deep understanding about ..............


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