Tam Lin

“Aye that's what we call his dragon hoard.” This is a quote from the house the scorpion. Tam lin a bodyguard of el patron's empire says this when him and matt are talking about how rich his creator is. In the book the house of the scorpion matt is a clone of el patron one of the richest and most powerful men in the world and he is going to use mutt to harvest his organs to live longer. In Champion day the man character used to be the country's most wanted criminal and now he is the republic's

name of Tam Lin, who seemed to have a glint of friendliness in his eyes. Then Matt starts to go to school. He learns the basics, and is discovered to have a talent in music. Matt excels in his studies. One day when Matt was in the Piano Room he discovers a secret entrance that was used by El Patrón to spy on the inhabitants of the Mansion, and later it's discovered that he also built escape routes into the tunnel. Tam Lin takes Matt out on lots of fun expeditions. In one of these Tam Lin takes Matt

broder, say you’re a refugee” (244). Tam Lin reminds me of a mother or a grandmother. He is always so helpful to Matt. He does not just let him do things on his own when he needs the most help he is a able to get. Matt didn’t even ask for Tam Lin’s help, but Tam Lin helped him anyway. “Will I ever see you again?” Tam Lin waited a moment before saying “No.” Matt drew his breath sharply. “I’ve never lied to you, and I don’t intend to start now” (246). Tam Lin reminds me of my dad as well. He never

Tam Lin, Matt’s mentor, tells him that "When you're small you can choose which way to grow,” (71). Letting Matt know El Patron’s shadow isn’t destined to encompass him, and that Matt’s choices can influence who he eventually becomes. Tam Lin also serves to teach Matt another valuable lesson, that is the consequences of one’s choices. “‘I can't,’ Tam Lin's voice was sad. ‘You see, I've done terrible things in my life, and I can't escape the consequences.’” (246). Tam Lin doesn’t escape

that Tam Lin shouldn’t have drank the wine that killed him. One reason I think this is because Matt would’ve have a happier life with him. In the book it says, You could have done something, Matt whispered. You could have said no”. Another reason is that Tam Lin killed more people when he was trying to redeem himself. In the book it states that, “ It had gone on for hours when Tam Lin bought out a special wine that has been bottled the year El Patron was born” The last reason is that Tam Lin knew

now a real person since El Patron died. In the story Tam Lin was a huge impact in Matt’s life. Tam Lin was a kind hearted person to because he was the only grownup male in the whole book that treated Matt like a regular human. Also he cared and protected him unlike anyone else in the book. Tam Lin also was a father figure to Matt because Matt is a clone and has no mom or dad, but Celia brought him up, so he thinks of her as his mom, and Tam Lin was with Matt for around ten years and he defended him

quickly adjusts to his new lifestyle, and befriends Maria and Tam Lin. He becomes enemies with Tom. Matt learns to run Opium and studies music. In this time, Tam Lin has become his father figure and best friend along with being his bodyguard. Tam Lin gives Matt that leads him to the conclusion that El Patron is using him for spare body parts. For example, El Patron needs a new heart because his has stopped working properly. Then, Tam Lin takes Matt to the Oasis, a safe place in the forest he found

El Patron is the head. El Patron is the drug lord ruler of the dystopian country, Opium. Later on in the story, Matt finds out he is the clone of El Patron and his life takes a turn for the worse. Through the characters of El Patron, the keepers, Tam Lin and Celia, Farmer shows us that those bestowed with power have the ability to use it however they please, for better or for worse. El Patron is one of the most powerful characters in this novel. “Vampire! Thought Matt. El Patron would have loved that

and animals that are called eejits. (E) In detail, when Tam Lin took Matt to the oasis for the first time they spotted an eejit that had died of thirst. This then sparked the conversation in which Matt learns about what an eejit really is. To clarify for Matt what the word eejit means, Tam Lin tells him, “An eejit is a person or an animal with an implant in it’s head,” (Farmer 81). When Matt shows his understanding of what an eejit is, Tam Lin informs him of their purpose in Opium when he says, “Eejits

with his 3 friends, Chaco, Fidelito, and Ton Ton. Using the plankton harvestor, they were able to break down the electric fence and escape the perimeter under the scorching hot sun. At dawn Fidelito and Matt had to walk on land to San Luis where Tam Lin told Matt he was going to find Maria. During that time, there were Dia de Muertos (celebration of the dead) festivities. When they entered the room where Chacho was hospitalized, they Keepers were there as well as Ton-Ton. AS they were fighting, Esperanza