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In a novel the minor characters are often cherished as much as the major based on their relationship with other characters, the way they help the telling of the story, and the purpose they serve. The novel A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck tells the story of a shaker boy, Robert Peck who lives on a Vermont farm, and his beloved pet pig, Pinky, and the joys and hardships that mark his passage towards manhood. This book is written in such a descriptive way that it is the perfect example of a novel that contains memorable minor characters.
Lucy Peck, the mother of Robert Peck, plays an important role in the novel by helping in the growth of the main character. She represents the softer and more joyful side of Robert Peck. Haven, Lucy’s husband and Robert’s father, is eager for Robert to grow up, but Lucy always treats Robert like a boy.
Approximate Word count = 686 Approximate Pages = 2.7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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