Everyone has a mentor. Most people look up to their parents, a friend or sibling, but in Paul's case it was a tangerine farmer who was also the brother of his friend his mentor was Luis Cruz. In the novel tangerine Luis Cruz represents the mythological archetype of the mentor by keeping paul motivated, staying positive, and giving advice while acting as Paul's conscience. The first way Luis fulfills the mentor figure to Paul is the way he motivates Paul. For instance, luis was talking to Paul while “fighting the freeze” within their conversation Luis says, “you seem kinda scared Erik and Arthur Bauer...you shouldn't be they're punks” (Bloor 229). Luis’ words motivate and show Paul that he should stop fearing flat people like Erik and Arthur. Bloor reveals through Luis’ advice that Paul is forming into a more dynamic character. Paul realizes that Luis can help him get past his fear of them. Luis While Luis was talking about the dangers of “fighting the freeze” he says, “if you get too cold, come in here. If you get too tired, come lay down”(219). Those words demonstrate that Luis understands the risk they are taking. He really thinks things through, and is also is a good leader by the way he takes charge of the boys. When they woke up the next morning, paul tells Luis that he saw him get hit with the blackjack, and Luis tells him not to be afraid of them. 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 like 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. By giving advice to Paul luis is a
His parents lied to Paul his whole life. They said, “ We wanted to find a way to keep you from always hating your brother.” Erik is a bully and blind to appropriate social behavior. Erik thinks he has discretion over everyone else. He is a star kicker for the High School football team, and hopes to play in college and then professional ball. He jokes about a football teammate being killed by lightning. Erik tells Arthur, his ball holder and sidekick goon, to punch Tino’s big brother Luis, and hits 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. If he is good at football he acts like he can be an exception to the rules of
Having a positive role model who had faced a similar situation and been able to overcome the challenges associated with being a Native American living on a reservation would have given Junior hope and someone to look to for advice. His toxic friendship with Victor is far from the motivation and guidance that Junior needs. Even as a youth, Victor was a harmful influence on Junior. For example, Thomas recounts the summer when Victor terrorized him with snakes: Victor “dragged Thomas there once or twice a week. Come on, Victor said to Thomas and put him in yet another headlock. You’re coming with us. Ya-hey, Junior said. Don’t you think he’s had enough? I’ll tell you when he’s had enough, Victor said” (Alexie 71). Junior is a follower and docilely listens to Victor even if he does not agree with Victor’s actions. While he does try to speak on behalf of Thomas, his contribution is rejected by Victor.. This pattern continues on into Victor and Junior’s adulthood. For instance, one day when Victor tags along while Junior is delivering water, Victor tries to pressure Junior into not completing all his deliveries saying, “let’s knock off early and head for the tavern” and ultimately after all the deliveries were finished “Junior and Victor got drunk in the tavern” spending all of Juniors wage
Some kids have no other choice but to join the gangs at an early age. Lack of parent supervision has been shown to be linked with both boys and girls joining a gang. Even though most have men to prove they are the violent ones, not every gang member is shown to be violent. While the rest of Luis’s gang members treat women with disrespect, Luis seems to respect everyone no matter what gender they are. Being told his own mom the pain she had to go through influenced his ways of viewing and treating
In "A&P" Sammy changes from an immature teenager to a person who takes a stand for what he believes is wrong which is reflected in Sammy's words and actions. This paper is composed of three paragraphs. The first paragraph deals with the immature Sammy, the second concentrates on Sammy's beginning his maturing process, and the last focuses on his decision to take a stand no matter what the consequences are.
In the book Tangerine by Edward Bloor, there is many examples of symbolism. One very symbolic moment was at the end of the journal entry for December 4th. In the journal entry, it explains that Paul goes on a shopping spree, and after buying all the clothes he throws out his old clothes and replaces them with ones that fit. This shows that Paul was done being the old him and was ready to become a different person.
Within the first third of the novel, the protagonist Daniel Sempere develops a strong connection to Fermin Romero de Torres. Originally, Fermin was a beggar who asked Daniel if he could stay for the night in the lobby as he did not have any other place to stay (page 58). Daniel was too caught up with his love life that he ignores him and runs away, only to be later beat up and thrown outside. The beggar helps Daniel and his wounds, and gives him a lecture about life and how one cannot let a single event or mishap destroy their life.
If Paul stuck up for Joey and talked back to Victor, Paul’s life at Tangerine would be terrible because, nobody wants to be on Victor’s bad side. So Paul forced Joey to engage, that way Paul could be with the “cool group” and not on Victor and Tino’s bad side. Lastly, an impact that this choice had on Paul is, now Joey and Paul’s friendship is not as close. “Joey was sulking pretty heavily in the back. I don't think he even heard her. We drove the rest of the way in silence,” (pg. 144). Now Joey is angry and upset that Paul didn't stick up for him. This leaves Joey wondering if Paul is a valuable friend and how long their friendship will last. This leaves tension between the two boys and puts their friendship at risk. To conclude, Paul made the choice of not sticking up for Joey because he didn't want to get on Tino and Victor’s bad side, and Paul didn't think it was a big deal. The impact this had is now Paul and Joey’s friendship is not as
“Nature’s creative power is far beyond man’s instinct of destruction,” remarks Jules Verne. Nature’s unpredictable destruction seems to be something man cannot control. The main character, Paul, and his friends put up a constant struggle against Mother Nature, but the latter always wins. In the novel Tangerine, Edward Bloor arrays Mother Nature is stronger than man displayed through Nature’s Power.
Paul believes that everyone around him is beneath him. He is convinced that he is superior to everyone else in his school and in his neighborhood. He is even condescending to his teachers, and shows an appalling amount of contempt for them, of which they are very aware.
Einar is a great example of the mentor because he teaches Claire how to reach the top of the cliff. Einar help Claire to become stronger and more agile. He also describes in great detail what she will encounter on her trip up. If Einar had decided not to teach Caire, she would have never been able to find her son. “You must harden yourself. I’ll show you. It won’t be easy. You must want it.” (Lowry 209)
Salvador starts out facing change. He has lived a comfortable life and has always been a “good boy.” At the start of his senior year he begins using his fists frequently and begins to question why and if this is something that he has inherited from his biological father. He becomes angry at himself for even thinking about this man because the man that he knows as his father is so great and loving. He then finds out that one of the people he loves the most is dying of cancer, his Mima. This leads Sally to begin questioning life, God, and why things happen the way that they do. He faces so many internal struggles and cannot figure out how to cope with them. After coming to terms with the letter from his dead mother, Salvador changes. Salvador transitions from this question filled “little boy” to a young man with the understanding that life is not logical. He says, “I finally understood something about life and its inexplicable logic. I wanted to be certain of everything, and life was never going to give me any certitude.” (440-441). He now has confidence in knowing who he is, where he belongs, and where he wants to go. His burning of the envelope containing his bio dad’s name was such a powerful
The novel opens by introducing Paul’s father Geremio, his mother Annunziata, and Job. Geremio is a construction crew supervisor who struggles to improve his family’s condition, and even though he has been making progress, he still wonders how much more will be exacted from him. A religiously faithful man, he asks God for guidance: "Is it not possible to breathe God’s air without fear dominating the pall of unemployment? And the terror of production for Boss, Boss, and Job? To rebel is to lose all of the very little. To be obedient is to choke. O dear Lord, guide my path" (13). Geremio articulates the conflict he feels between Boss and Job, which rules his earthly life, and the struggle of his spirit. The pressures have not crushed his faith,...
In the beginning of the story, Paul seems to be a typical teenage boy: in trouble for causing problems in the classroom. As the story progresses, the reader can infer that Paul is rather withdrawn. He would rather live in his fantasy world than face reality. Paul dreaded returning home after the Carnegie Hall performances. He loathed his "ugly sleeping chamber with the yellow walls," but most of all, he feared his father. This is the first sign that he has a troubled homelife. Next, the reader learns that Paul has no mother, and that his father holds a neighbor boy up to Paul as "a model" . The lack of affection that Paul received at home caused him to look elsewhere for the attention that he craved.
Their conversations are comfortable, like that of two friends who have known each other for their whole lives. When they speak it is usually about baseball or fishing, the two things they have most in common. Their favorite team is the Yankees and Santiago never loses faith in them even when the star player, Joe DiMaggio is injured with a heel spur. In this way Santiago not only teaches Manolin about fishing but also about important characteristics such as faith.
In the story the marble champ by gary soto the character. Lupe learns that practice makes perfect. Charter learns this through doubt, practice and determination.