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The Pigman | Essays and Criticism

• Themes of Aging and Death

  In this essay, the author considers themes of aging and death in Paul Zindel's The Pigman.

• Humor, Bathos, and Fear: An Interview with Paul Zindel

  In the following interview, Zindel discusses his works and his status as a writer for young adults.

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1. The Pigman: Introduction
2. The Pigman: Summary
3. The Pigman: Paul Zindel Biography
4. The Pigman: Themes
5. The Pigman: Style
6. The Pigman: Historical Context
7. The Pigman: Critical Overview
8. The Pigman: Character Analysis
   1. John Conlan
   2. Lorraine Jensen
   3. Other Characters
9. The Pigman: Essays and Criticism
   1. Themes of Aging and Death
   2. Humor, Bathos, and Fear: An Interview with Paul Zindel
10. The Pigman: Compare and Contrast
11. The Pigman: Topics for Further Study
12. The Pigman: What Do I Read Next?
13. The Pigman: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. The Pigman: Pictures
15. Copyright

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