Privilege is unequal.
This is a concept that surfaces at every turn when reading through the novel Tangerine. It is what propels the story. Tangerine is a southern gothic novel by Edward Bloor, set in Tangerine county Florida. The novel moves through the life of Paul Fisher after he moves to Tangerine. As the novel moves forward, Paul has to face dark secrets and gnawing self-doubt.
While narratives can be entertaining, it is their use of symbols that make them meaningful. This is often seen in Tangerine, which is more than a story. It is a commentary on social injustices. To express these injustices, Tangerine uses symbols. Symbols are objects that exist to convey an idea. these symbols can be powerful since they can portray a concept