The Pigman Questions on Chapter 8
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In The Pigman, why does Lorraine sympathize with her mother?
Lorraine feels sympathy for her mother because she is an empathetic young girl, and she knows her mother really does have a difficult life. Lorraine's mother is working at a job she hates in order to...
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How might Conchetta Pignati have died in The Pigman?
Conchetta Pignati likely died from a sudden illness or accident, as suggested by the lack of details and Mr. Pignati's denial of her death. He copes by pretending she is on a trip to California,...
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Why did Lorraine buy stockings for her mother with Mr. Pignati's money in "The Pigman"?
Lorraine buys stockings for her mother with Mr. Pignati's money because she recognizes her mother's financial struggles and wants to help, despite their strained relationship. Her mother, a single...
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Details about John learning of Mrs. Pignati's death and the papers he discovered
John learns of Mrs. Pignati's death when he finds papers indicating her passing while exploring the Pignatis' house. These documents reveal the truth about her absence and the impact her death has on...
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In "The Pigman", why does John enjoy the cemetery and why does Lorraine accept Mr. Pignati's gifts?
John enjoys the cemetery because it offers a secluded hangout for drinking and a place for solitude and reflection, as he finds it beautiful and an escape from daily life. He is intrigued by the idea...