In the novel, Tangerine, by Edward Bloor, Paul made a choice that ultimately drove the plot. It had many major effects on himself and other characters in this novel. In part 3 of this novel Paul decides speak up for himself and it had changed the books plot. At this part of the novel Paul finally is done with keeping quiet about Erik. In doing so, Erik comes to confront him telling him it wouldn’t work.Then, in the book, Paul says,” I raised my finger like it was loaded, and pointed it at Arthur.”I saw you kill Luis Cruz””(Bloor 262). After saying this, Paul feels as if he is free and is no longer chained up in his lies. You can tell when pauls says later,” That brings me up to Joey’s phones call asking if I’m all right. I am all right, I’m