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THE PIGMAN BOOK SUMMARY / NOTES
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..........
Notes
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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