Summary Of Edward Bloor's Tangerine

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Eric, Paul’s older brother, in the book Tangerine by Edward bloor, of course this character by the name of Erik has choices that leads into consequences that have a direct impact on Paul, it is important to realize that Erik doesn’t care about anyone else Except for himself, For instance , Erik punches one of paul’s friends because he is out of control by the amount of power that he has, if anyone steps in his way he will get angry, in addition Erik spray painted his little brother’s eyes because Erik thought that paul told on who did the vandalism in their neighborhood and Erik stole private property from people living in his neighborhood this has made Paul the way he is. “When you wake up everyday, you have two choices. You can either be …show more content…
When I opened this gym bag, I found a U.S. Army gas mask, a pair of rubber gloves, and a plastic supermarket bag filled with diamond earring, watches, gold rings, and many other types of precious jewelry.” … “ It didn’t take a genius to figure out the rest. These items were stolen by Erik Fisher and Arthur Bauer, They have admitted as much. They have had no choices but to admit it.” (pg 279-280). However after all of this they were given a second chance in the matter of hours, “ THe question today is, do you want to prosecute these two dumb kids and possibly ruin their lives? Or do you want them to make a full restitution to you, like men, and get on with their lives?” (Pg 281) Afterward Erik and Arthur get off completely until. A major consequence that Arthur and Erik would have to face would be that even though they got off about this situation the sheriff's find out on what really happened towards Luis. “ “ You keep this young man in the house not in the neighborhood not in the yard in the house. I may call or come back at any time, and I expect him to be here.” (Pg 285) This very much effected Paul he actually stood up for himself for once “ I stood up straight and faced them all, like I had seen luis do. “I saw I heard Erik Fisher tell him to do it.” The head in the crowd all turned together toward Erik. sergeant Rojas pointed one finger at him and ordered, you get over

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