2007-09-05 07:46:36 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
TANGERINE is about the revelations that adolescents experience as they begin to step back and see their families through more detached eyes.
Everything is not always what it seems at first
The consequences of unacknowledged misdeeds is a secondary strong theme.
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THEMES - THEME ANALYSIS
Honesty - Antoine Thomas suffers because he hides the fact that he does not live in the school district in which he attends school and plays football. His sister, Shandra, also suffers because…..
Sports and privileged behavior - Erik gets privileged treatment because he has the ability to kick a football accurately and far. The fact that his ability could possibly lead to financial gain…..
Perseverance - Paul preserves as he attempts to discover the truth about his eyes. Eventually, he succeeds.
Family issues - The author shows us that parents can make bad choices when deciding how to handle difficult situations. Paul’s parents have what sounds like a good reason to do what they did when…..
Overcoming social/class distinctions - As Paul Fisher becomes aware of the two social classes in the area to which he has moved, he easily adjusts to the class to which he doesn’t seem……
2007-09-05 07:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tangerine Theme
2016-11-02 15:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by rambin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what is the mian theme of Tangerine by Edward bloor?
2015-04-24 21:31:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cover of the copy I read has Paul wearing a yellow and black goalie shirt. However I've also seen covers with plain goldenrod color and also a cover with silver-blue.
2016-03-16 04:14:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋