Statements (87)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:book gptkb:film film adaptation in development |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Paul_Zindel
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:American_Library_Association_Notable_Books
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Bobby
gptkb:Mr._Pignati gptkb:Mrs._Pignati |
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:John_Conlan
gptkb:Lorraine_Jensen |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
John and Lorraine's friendship
John's relationship with his parents Lorraine's relationship with her mother Mr. Pignati's relationship with his deceased wife |
| gptkbp:conflict |
internal conflict
interpersonal conflict |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
generally positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced young adult literature
influenced young adult novels |
| gptkbp:genre |
young adult fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Pigman
|
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
emotional connection
understanding of grief reflection on youth and aging |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
real-life events
real-life experiences of the author |
| gptkbp:influences |
social issues
youth culture family dynamics teen literature social issues in literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Zindel's experiences
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-15-205780-3
978-0-15-205780-2 |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
taught in schools
considered a classic inspired adaptations in various media inspired discussions on grief |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:John_Conlan
gptkb:Lorraine_Jensen |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:smartphone
gptkb:cemetery gptkb:family loneliness the pig |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
first-person
dual perspective |
| gptkbp:page_count |
192
|
| gptkbp:plot |
tragedy and loss
exploration of friendship the impact of loss on relationships the impact of death on relationships two teenagers meet an elderly man exploration of themes of death two teenagers befriend an older man |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:1968
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Harcourt_Brace_Jovanovich
|
| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:The_Pigman_and_Me
The Pigman: A Play |
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:The_Pigman_and_Me
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Borough
1960s 1960s America |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:musical
serious emotional depth humorous conversational tone |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the zoo
the telephone the pigman the character of Mr. Pignati the pig as a symbol of innocence |
| gptkbp:target_audience |
young adults
teenagers |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center coming of age |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:loss
gptkb:Community_Center loneliness |