Strength In Edward Bloor's Tangerine

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“I am strong, because I’ve been weak” In the book Tangerine by Edward Bloor, the Fishers move from Texas to Florida because Mr. Fisher gets a new job. Paul is told that he became blind by staring into an eclipse for too long, but later learned that it was his brother’s fault. Even though Paul starts off with a low self-esteem, he learns that he is strong, and can do whatever he puts his mind to. “I’m still afraid of Erik. I’m afraid Arthur now too.” Paul has a low self-esteem. He is weak and does not think that he can stand up for himself. “I can see things that Mom and Dad can’t. Or won’t.” Even though Paul hates his glasses, he thinks that they let him see see things that his parents don’t want to see because he is blind. “‘I saw him do