The Top Five Reasons Pierrot is Swoon Worthy
When I finished writing, Getting a Life, Even If You’re Dead, I asked a group of teen girls belonging to a library’s advisory board committee to read the manuscript. They provided some insightful feedback. One girl noted, “Pierrot is every teen girl’s dream.” I hung this comment on my bulletin board. Why did she swoon over Pierrot, and what makes Kendra fall for him in the book? He’s totally cute, with dark brown eyes and hair, and has a quirky style. However, when Kendra meets him, he is depressed and could care less about his appearance. So what is that she finds so attractive about Pierrot?
1) Il parle français. He speaks French. Not only is a French-speaking guy sexy, but he’s also sexy when speaking English with a French accent. And he doesn’t look down on Kendra because her French is limited to ordering a Coca Light.
2) He’s not afraid to show his emotions. Yet at the same time, he’s mysterious. Although Kendra is never sure what Pierrot is thinking, she usually knows how he’s feeling. He doesn’t try to hide his emotions. He expresses everything from anger, to fear, sadness, remorse, and guilt. Who doesn’t love a guy who can cry in front of a girl?
3) He’s a musician. Not only does Pierrot play guitar and sing, he also writes song lyrics. After his brother Loic dies, he turns to song writing to lessen his pain. Maybe one day he’ll write a song about Kendra.
4) He’s an avid reader. Kendra loves books and this enables them to connect when Pierrot is despondent. He is into gothic classics and has a first edition Bram Stoker’s Dracula book passed down to him by his grandfather. She finds the fact that he has read books her male classmates have likely never even heard of very appealing.
5) He’s a great listener. He truly cares what Kendra has to say. She finds herself opening up to Pierrot about things she’s never confided in anyone about. He in turn confides in her and this leads to their ultimate connection.
1) Il parle français. He speaks French. Not only is a French-speaking guy sexy, but he’s also sexy when speaking English with a French accent. And he doesn’t look down on Kendra because her French is limited to ordering a Coca Light.
2) He’s not afraid to show his emotions. Yet at the same time, he’s mysterious. Although Kendra is never sure what Pierrot is thinking, she usually knows how he’s feeling. He doesn’t try to hide his emotions. He expresses everything from anger, to fear, sadness, remorse, and guilt. Who doesn’t love a guy who can cry in front of a girl?
3) He’s a musician. Not only does Pierrot play guitar and sing, he also writes song lyrics. After his brother Loic dies, he turns to song writing to lessen his pain. Maybe one day he’ll write a song about Kendra.
4) He’s an avid reader. Kendra loves books and this enables them to connect when Pierrot is despondent. He is into gothic classics and has a first edition Bram Stoker’s Dracula book passed down to him by his grandfather. She finds the fact that he has read books her male classmates have likely never even heard of very appealing.
5) He’s a great listener. He truly cares what Kendra has to say. She finds herself opening up to Pierrot about things she’s never confided in anyone about. He in turn confides in her and this leads to their ultimate connection.
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