The Secret Life Of Paul Quotes And Analysis

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Truth Is it important to tell the truth? Paul's parents lied to him. Throughout nearly the whole book they said that Paul looked at the eclipse for too long. This was a big lie that Pauls parents kept from him. Because of this paul was bullied and hated himself on page 161 Paul says “So you figured it’d be better if I just hated myself.” In the novel, Paul faces problems with friends, family, and trustworthiness because the truth isn't told. Paul has trouble with his family because of lies. His mom and dad don't tell him that Erik spray painted him in the eyes until page 161 instead, they tell him he stared directly at the eclipse for too long. On page 161 it states that Paul hated himself because of this lie. Pauls relationship with