The Pigman

When John was ten years old, his father, whom he sarcastically calls "Bore," gave him positive reinforcement for drinking beer. Instead of stopping John from emptying beer glasses around the house,...

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...

Mrs. Conlan disapproves of John's drinking and smoking. She is concerned about the negative impact these habits might have on his health and future, reflecting traditional values and a desire for...

In The Pigman, Norton is curious about Mr. Pignati because he wants to exploit him, suspecting he might have valuables worth stealing. Norton is portrayed as a bully with a history of theft, partly...

In The Pigman, Norton calls Lorraine a "screech owl" to insult her, highlighting his rude and abrasive nature. John defends Lorraine by standing up to Norton, demonstrating his protective feelings...

Norton threatens John by suggesting that if John doesn't provide more information about Mr. Pignati, he and Dennis might visit Mr. Pignati themselves, implying they might steal from or harm him. This...

In The Pigman, John hides the J & L fund from Norton because he wants to keep it safe from Norton's destructive tendencies. John knows that Norton would likely misuse or waste the money, so he...