When the truth is finally exposed, Paul confronts his parents about it, and Mrs. The novel reveals that Erik caused Paul to go blind by spraying paint into Paul's eyes. Fisher chooses not to tell Paul the truth about how he went blind. Fisher finally acknowledges her faults and gives Paul another chance to fulfill his goal of becoming the soccer goalie for his new school.įurthermore, Mrs. When she emphasizes “mother” in her statement, she's hinting to Paul that she won’t make the same mistake twice. All I need is my computerized class schedule from Lake Windsor Middle. Fisher says, “No, there aren't any forms for you to sign. When she finally becomes self-aware that she had been too wary of Paul, she reassures Paul that she wouldn’t do it again. It shows that she finally realizes the outcome of her actions and how they hurt Paul. Fisher allows Paul to attend Tangerine and join the soccer team there without an IEP. Paul proves to be very skilled at soccer, so when he gets kicked off the soccer team, it ruins his chance of being Lake Windsor's soccer goalie. Fisher still underestimates Paul’s skills, causing Paul to realize that Mrs. You saw me make thirty saves in one game! Did I look visually impaired then?” (41). I can see! Don't you know that? Why did you fill out that stupid form when you know I can see? You saw me play in Houston. Paul tells his mom, “That's not the truth. Fisher doesn't consider the results of her actions once she calls Lake Windsor to inform them that Paul is visually impaired. Fisher signs an IEP form for Paul’s school, Lake Windsor, which gets Paul kicked off the soccer team. Fisher allows him to attend Tangerine Middle school to join the soccer team there, and she also doesn’t tell Paul about the real reason for Paul being blind.Īs shown, Mrs. Fisher signs an IEP form for Paul’s school and gets him kicked off the soccer team, Mrs. Fisher's choices and consequences have had either a positive or negative affect on Paul. Fisher, Paul's mom and one of the supporting roles of the story- struggles with connecting with her family and juggling the problems of Tangerine.
Paul lives in the shadow of Erik, his dad's and his mom's star child. Throughout Paul's life, he deals with the harassment he receives from his old brother and the conflicts that lie within Tangerine.
Edward Bloor's novel, Tangerine, navigates the life of Paul Fisher, who is adjusting to his new life in Tangerine.
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