“We are always getting ready to live, but never living.” Is a wise quote by the famous writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. In the novel The Pigman by Paul Zindel, he deals with the importance of enjoying one’s life despite difficult circumstances. Mr. Zindel proves his point by introducing Mr. Pignati or the Pigman, Lorraine’s Mom, and John’s Father. Each character has their own individual obstacles that prevent them from being happy. Mr. …showed first 75 words of 1148 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1148 total…that he does. Mr. Zindel shows us that you should take advantage of living life to its fullest because life is not everlasting, it does not go on forever. For example, people like Lorraine’s mom and John’s father need to get out and take advantage of what is in the world and enjoy themselves while they have a chance because before they know it their lives our going to be over. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**