Edward Bloor Use Of Characterization In Tangerine

Overall in the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor Erik Fisher makes many decisions that have both positive and negative effects on Paul Fisher. Erik’s decisions cause Paul to be bullied, be less afraid of Erik, and become more mature. Erik does this by bullying

It can take one person to change the way you think about the way you think about yourself. The novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor, is about a boy by the name of Paul Fisher. Paul cannot really stand up for himself, and is a bit reserved. All of the other characters in Tangerine, make choices that contribute to the growth of Paul as a character, whether being positive or negative. These choices made by Luis Cruz, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, and Erik Fisher, all made Paul braver/stronger, and more able to speak his own mind.

The use of characterization is a crucial part of the story. The first use of characterization

This made Paul feel embarrassed, because Tino hadn’t done anything to deserve being hit and Paul was ashamed of his brother for hurting his friend. According to the text, “Immediately, faster than I thought he could, faster than Tino thought he could, Erik lashed out, smashing him so hard that Tino spun halfway around in the air and landed on the grass…. I tried to get Tino to come inside, but he wouldn’t. He wouldn’t talk to me, or even look at me…. What could I have done? What should I have done.” [Page 205-207]. This passage explains that this choice Erik made. Tino embarrassed Erik, teasing him about him falling on this butt in the mud at a football, so Erik, punched Tino in his ear, making it bleed. This affected Paul because the interaction made his friendship with Tino awkward. Tino thinks that Paul is like his brother even though he isn't. Also Paul feels embarrassed because he didn’t back up Tino and because he didn’t warn him of what could happen at his

In the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor, Mrs.Fisher and Paul Fisher have a difficult mom and son bond. Mrs.Fisher's actions have affected Paul in many ways, even lying affected Paul.

One way that Erik Fisher has affected Paul is that he is the cause of Paul’s blindness. To begin with, Edward Bloor writes from the view of Paul “And I remembered Erik’s fingers prying my eyelids open while Vincent Castor sprayed white paint into them.” This is evidence that Erik Fisher had a big role in damaging Paul’s eyes, because he was the one that opened Paul’s eyes for the white spray paint which blinded him. Also Bloor writes about how Dad tells Paul that “The doctors told us that you might never remember. And we figured that was the best way to handle the situation.” This explains that Erik was, for sure, the cause of Paul’s blindness. It also mentions why Paul didn’t remember being blinded by Erik, for a while, and why his parents never told him of this incident. Because of Erik, Paul has to live with

In the beginning of Tangerine Paul, doesn’t understand why he has always hated and been scared of his brother, Erik. “Why didn’t I answer the question? I used to have an answer ready for that question.(39). Paul started questioning himself even though he had a story. He didn’t understand why he started to question his story. However later in the story, he starts to remember his story. “I remembered Castor. Vincent Castor… I remembered spray paint on that wall. Erik and Vincent Castor had found a can of white spray paint, and they had painted something… ‘You’re gonna pay for telling on Castor.’”(263). As soon as Paul starts remembering he, finally, starts to understand, see, why. Why he has always been scared, hated and not wanted to confront Erik. He is finally able to uncover truth about himself, and he feels different, happy and brave, now that he

A choice made by Erik affects paul by making him not confident for the rest of his like. At least his life until he becomes an adult. Erik bullied paul and criticized him until he felt like nothing. He did it all his life. Erik might be jealous of Paul. When Paul was younger, he definitely got more attention than Erik. This lack of consideration triggered Erik’s feelings towards Paul. Paul reacts by proving to others, and himself, that he doesn’t believe in himself. “I watched in disbelief” (52 Bloor). Paul is not

For starters, not allowing Paul to feel safe in his house is a reason how Erik’s choices affected Paul. Erik had chose to form a negative bond with Paul, therefore, causing Paul to always have to be aware of his surroundings. “And I could see Erik lurking behind me, in the shadows of the clock” (Bloor 168). This text came from Paul, who was deeply terrified that Erik was going to do something to him. Sadly, this is the feeling Paul always feels, even if Erik is not around.

You can tell that Paul is afraid of his older brother, Erik. Another quote that showed flashback was, “I turned around and saw Vincent Castor. He was holding a can of spray paint. Then I felt Erik grab me from behind. And I remembered Erik’s fingers prying my eyelids open while Vincent Castor sprayed white paint into them.

In the fiction novel, Tangerine, by Edward Bloor describes the importance of friendship, fear, and bravery. The main character Paul Fisher moves with his family to Tangerine and he finds himself growing as a person. His older brother, Erik, is a riffian, but no one sees him as the psycho that Paul perceives. Paul befriends cool kids from his new school, Tangerine Middle School. They respect him and he realizes that he is not a nerd anymore, but a soccer player and a friend. He was always scared of Erik and what he might do. However, when Luis, a tangerine farmer, that is also his friends’ brother, dies, he starts to realize he is stronger than he really is and starts to stand up for himself, just like Luis did to Erik. In the novel Tangerine, Edward bloor uses

Once he finds out what had really happened him, he overcome his fears and confronts his family about the secret they have been hiding from him. In the novel, Tangerine, Edward Bloor uses exemplary flashbacks and foreshadowing to convey the theme of fear. To begin with, Bloor uses foreshadowing to show fear. Evidence

First, Bloor uses fear as a motif. For most of the story, Paul is intimidated by his brother, Erik. On Friday, December 1st, (page 261 of Tangerine) Paul confronts Erik and tells him, “I’m not afraid of you , Erik. Come on.” Paul continues by telling Erik and his friend, Arthur Bauer, how he witnessed them manslaughter Luis Cruz. Arthur, now scared, tries to get Erik to leave with him, afraid that they might be caught for their crimes. He pleads, (page 262) “Come on! Come on! Let’s get outta here!” Paul finds a new strength within him and is no longer

Some very bad decisions on Erik’s part have shaped Paul into the person he is. On pg. 263-264, the book says “I remembered Erik’s fingers prying my eyelids open while Vincent Castor sprayed white paint into them” This event changed the course of Paul’s life in a colossal way. If Erik hadn’t done this, Paul would never have been forced to play soccer at all, he could have played football like Erik even. Paul wouldn't have had to move schools to play soccer and he wouldn't have had to be goalie. This was a make-or-break decision on Erik’s part because it changed Paul’s life forever. For all we know,

Authors use characterization to develop the actions of the characters. Like Mary’s actions in ‘The Lamb to the Slaughter’ by using different kinds of literature devices. Roald Dahl in "The Lamb to the Slaughter" uses characterization, imagery, and irony to develop the character of Mary so that the reader can understand what has occurred during the murder.