# That Pig, Morin explained — Short Fiction

> Chapter companion for Short Fiction by Guy de Maupassant.

## What happens

A story about Morin, a man who is arrested for assaulting a young woman on a train, and the subsequent social and legal repercussions.

## Themes in this chapter

### Social Class and Money

The story explores how Morin's social standing and financial situation influence the legal proceedings and public perception.

### Cruelty and Suffering

The narrative depicts the cruelty of the legal system and public shaming that Morin endures.

## Character check-ins

### Morin

The protagonist who is arrested for assaulting a young woman on a train.

### Madame Morin

Morin's wife, who is affected by the scandal.

## Key lines

> That Pig, Morin

The story centers on Morin, a man labeled a 'pig' for his actions.

_The title itself sets the tone for the moral judgment of the character._

## Links

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