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The Pigman by Paul Zindel. Born in NYC in 1936. Became a high school teacher in 1959. Began writing career while teaching. Uses teenagers as his protagonists. His ten years of teaching experience provided him with a “million stories” about young people. Features of Zindel’s Writing.
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The Pigmanby Paul Zindel • Born in NYC in 1936. • Became a high school teacher in 1959. • Began writing career while teaching. • Uses teenagers as his protagonists. • His ten years of teaching experience provided him with a “million stories” about young people.
Features of Zindel’s Writing • Goal is to help young readers to stop feeling inferior. • He wants his books to offer hope and to teach young people self-respect. • Romance, mischief, and suspense are frequently found in his works. • He uses these elements to enhance action and establish realism.
Setting • A frequent feature of Zindel’s work is a school setting. * He believes such an environment helps to create a realistic atmosphere * This realistic atmosphere helps readers to identify with the story. • Staten Island, New York • Late 1960s
Point of View • Two first person narrators • John and Lorraine * main characters in the story * take turns narrating * often have insights into one another’s pesonality.
Themes • Escape from loneliness • Deception and lying • Dealing with death and loss • Family • Relationships • Friendship • Responsibility
Symbols • Baboons • Ceramic pigs
