The Pigman Character Analysis

How can people be so similar and different at the same time? In the novel The Pigman by Paul Zindel both the protagonists John and Lorraine have different characteristics.John and Lorraine are both best friends who are sophomores in high school. Although they are very close friends they have different personalities.At the beginning of the Novel, John is more of a troublesome kid whereas Lorraine is calm, sensitive and compassionate.Overall the novel The Pigman by Paul Zindel demonstrate how different good friends can be.

For an instance, Lorraine tells us that John would be "the last person on earth" (2).Another difference is that John has a much greater amount of confidence compared to Lorraine.John uses his intelligence, good looks, and charm to manipulate people.Lorraine describes John "extremely handsome" (2), and John immodestly agrees: "Like Lorraine told you, I really am very handsome and I do have fabulous eyes".John also believes strongly about his future dream of being an actor even tough his parents are against it.On the other hand, Lorraine’s self-confidence seems to be ruined.Her mother's constantly makes harsh criticisms, such as: "You're not a pretty girl, Lorraine" (2). According to John, The way her old lady talks you'd think Lorraine needed internal plastic surgery and seventeen body braces, but if you ask me, all she needs is a little confidence. Lorraine, in fact, is afraid of her mother who frequently verbally abuses her and even slaps her. In conclusion Lorraine and John in many ways have tremendous dissimilar