According to Stephen R. Covey, “While we are free to choose our actions, were not free to choose the consequences of our actions”. The story Tangerine by Edward Bloor was about Paul Fisher moving to Tangerine, Florida when he faces his fear of his brother Erik. At the end of the story he solves the mystery of his lost peripheral vision. Choices people around us make have an impact on others. The character that had the biggest impact on Paul was Erik. First of all he punched Tino really hard. Secondly, was involved with the killing of Luis. Lastly, Paul figured out Erik spray painted his eyes that cause his eye problem.
The first reason that this character made a big impact on Paul was when he punched Tino in the face. My is on page 211 it states “Erick lashed out, smashing the back of his hand across Tino’s face, smashing him so hard that Tino spun halfway around in the air and landed on the grass”. This choice impacted Paul because he is struggling with is fear of Erick. Eventhough he was angry at Tino he still helped him fight the freeze. I liked that he was brave
My evidence is on page 211 it states, “Arthur reached Luis, turned, and whipped the blackjack around with a loud whack against the side of Luis’s head. Luis’s arms shot up to cover his head but he staggered to the right and fell on one knee. Arthur stuck the blackjack into his gym bag and continued walking, as if nothing happened”. I did not like that Arthur had to use violence for something bad that they caused. This impacted Paul because it gave him the choice to tell or not to tell about Erik’s violence. The evidence that supports this is on page 246 it states “should I come right out and say, actually mom he wasn’t killed by a tree branch he was killed by Arthur Bauer on orders of Erik”. Even though someone else’s choice makes it more challenging for us, we can still do the right
Paul Fisher endures a great deal of obstacles in the novel Tangerine, to him being kicked off the soccer team because of an I.E.P paper his mom filled out and a underdog in his own family, due to his athletic brother who plays football, Erik Fisher; as well as having a shaky memory. However in spite of all of that, Paul does his absolute best to hold his head high, have self-confidence, and overcome these
A choice made by Erik affects Paul by causing his classmates and peers to view him as a freak because he has goggles and bad eyesight. This all incidentally happened because of Erik’s choices. This choice was made years and years ago by Erik and his friend, Vincent Castor, when they decided to spray paint Paul in the eyes. The reason
Things that all three flashbacks have show that Erik attacks only with at least one of his friend, they relate to Erik’s harassment on paul, and their parents never punished Erik. In the first flashback, he was getting
While they are trying to find the solution, Paul already found the solution but he doesn’t bother to tell the truth because he thinks no one will believe him because of his glasses. On page 147 of the online book, the homeowners association are talking about who keeps stealing the koi from the pond, Mr. Costello says “We believe that some local person stole them and sold them”, then Paul says “I don’t believe that”, “Think about it. How could some local person, some koi thief from Tangerine, stop at the front of our development, in that wide-open space, without anyone seeing him? How could he fish for, catch, and drive away with a string of big orange shiny fish with no one seeing him?” Then Mr. Costello said, “I don’t know, Paul. Maybe he does it in the middle of the night when people are asleep. Anyway, it’s the only theory we have. Unless you have a better on.” Paul then responds “The ospreys”. This illustrates that the people were thinking that someone from Tangerine did it because they are known as one of the toughest and meanest people and probably because of race. On page 5 of the online book, Paul says “But I can see. I can see everything. I can see things that Mom and Dad can’t. Or won’t.”. This shows that Paul can see things that no one else can see, like the homeowners, they didn’t
Luis’ advice makes Paul think, “how could I be so afraid and Luis not be the least bit afraid of the same thing”(229). Through Luis’ bravery, it encourages Paul to overcome his fear. The quote shows that Luis has a big impact on the way Paul views Erik and Arthur. His bravery also makes Luis seem more of a mentor to Paul because it displays how much Paul looks up to Luis. Clearly Paul feels so strongly for Luis because Luis is there for him in ways Erik never was.
When Paul and his comrades have to experience Kemmerich's suffering death, they all knew that Kemmerich will pass away, yet they still told him that it was going to be okay and that he will get to go back home and meet his family. In that part of the chapter, Paul really shows a lot of support towards Kemmerich, and it shows how good of a friend Paul is. Sadly, they were right about Kemmerich’s death, but Paul they still tried to make him
Shelton Pryor was Paul’s best friend; he was more outgoing than Paul. He didn’t care what the consequences of his actions would he just wanted to have fun. Shelton was upset because of the facts that nobody cared about the school. He had the idea that if they got a student to run for president things would change.Paul Abrams is a conniving teenager who causes trouble when he is around his best friend Sheldon. Since he was the new kid, he acted shy and quiet until he made some friends.
As previously stated, in the beginning of the book, Paul was super quiet, shy, and lonely. In fact, his only friend was his mom. Paul never tried to change anything, and never made his voice heard. He had terrible self esteem - mainly because he felt it was his fault he was blind, and had to
Paul has an addiction to alcohol that has greatly devastated his life, but he also has a problem with gambling. Paul’s gambling started shortly after his alcoholism and his problems are all related. This is demonstrated when Norman states “… tell my mother and father that my brother had been beaten by the butt of a revolver and his body dumped in an alley” (Maclean 102). His addiction caused a cycle of problems, starting with his alcohol addiction, which led to gambling and from there stemmed money problems. Ultimately his alcoholism left him dead in an alley with his family wondering how it all happened, because he was not connected to them. His life was literally destroyed because of a few thoughtless decisions he made while intoxicated. All of his life problems and experiences are connected by one thing: his need to get a short rush of happiness from alcohol. His past decisions all added up and ended up killing him, and if he would have made wiser decisions in the past he might be still
Paul in “Paul’s Case” wanted to get away from the reality and the hostile environment he faced. He was sick of Pittsburgh and the middle-class, Cordelia Street, which he lived on. Although his mother past away, his home life was as normal as could be. This is something Paul hated, normality. At school he would tell other students false stories to try to make his life seem more interesting than theirs. This ultimately caused none of the other students like him, even the teachers lash out at him. Paul was suspended from school, but he didn’t mind. He found an interest in music and in art, although he knew his father would not approve. Paul’s father wanted him to be a business man, have a normal family and have an ordinary life. Although, having a normal, ordinary life was not what Paul had in mind for his future. He dreamt of much more which caused him to believe he would never get his father’s approval.
Erik tells Arthur, his ball holder and sidekick goon, to punch Tino’s big brother Luis, and hit him on the head with a “blackjack” club. Luis then dies of an aneurysm about a week later. Erik is blind to how his actions affect others. He is not able to take accountability for what he does to other people. He is not accountable for the harm he has caused Paul, Luis, or anyone else.
When two siblings are born together, and are close in age, many people wonder whether they will be the same or different altogether. A “River Runs through it” shows two brothers who grew up in the same household, and grew up loving to do the same activity fly fishing. Both brothers were raised in a very strict presbyterian household. Norman is the older brother, and he is much more responsible and family orientated. Paul is the irresponsible younger brother; Paul as an adult was not at home much anymore. Both brothers were loved equally as children, but how they view and use love is what separates them. Paul and Norman differ in behavior and character.
The play “A Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry has many interesting characters. In my opinion, the most fascinating character is Ruth because of her many emotions and captivating personality. She goes through extreme emotions in the play such as happiness, sadness, anger, stress, and confusion. Ruth is very independent, firm, kind, witty, and loving.
Another theme in “The Green Mile” is the death penalty, and the controversy that comes along with it. Paul displayed his confusion with the line “I've done some things in my life I'm not proud of, but this is the first time I've ever felt in real danger of hell.”(Pg 457) At this point in the book, Paul, Harry, and Brutal all knew John was innocent. He had cured Paul’s urinary tract infection, revived Mr. Jingles, and healed Melinda of her brain tumor. Paul also discovered that Bill Wharton committed the crime, not John. Th...
Another example of freedom that Scott is able to integrate into his short story by use of setting are the birds that fly above Paul Farlotte’s head as he is finally relieved of his own madness. “Insert quote about the swallows”(), in this case the swallows flying above are used as a symbol of freedom as birds have to ability to fly away from problems. Now that Paul Farlotte’s mother is deceased, he is freed from his aching desire to return to