“So there I sat- Erik Fishers younger brother, Eclipse Boy, visually impaired, and totally incapable of following in his brother’s footsteps” (Bloor 79). Most of Paul’s life was based off of the decisions Erik, his brother makes. Eriks choices impacted Paul by physical abuse, causing him to have low self confidence, and wrecking Paul’s friendships. A choice made by Erik affects Paul by injuring him physically and emotionally.” I remembered Eriks fingers prying my eyelids open while Vincent Castor sprayed white paint into them”(Bloor 264). Erik made this choice because Paul supposedly told on Erik’s friend, Castor, for spray painting the school walls. Paul became blind, but was very upset with his family for In addition, a choice made by Erik affects Paul similarly by causing Paul to have very low self confidence. “Hey, Eclipse Boy, how many fingers am I holding up?”(Bloor 34). Erik is mean to his brother, causing Paul to feel like he doesn't fit in. Erik makes these choices because he has a rude personality. Paul is very shy because of his brother, until he meets the right friends and sticks up for himself.waiting seven years to tell him. This is a very rough time for Paul, because his older brother is not supportive of his preferences.
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“Look at this. I think it's great that these farm-labor kids get to spend a day away from the fields.”(Bloor 204).Erik was rude to everyone he met except for his one partner in crime. Because, of this he had a bad reputation around school. In the end, Paul seemed to always be upset with Erik, only increasing their
“Look at this. I think it's great that these farm-labor kids get to spend a day away from the fields.”(Bloor 204).Erik was rude to everyone he met except for his one partner in crime. Because, of this he had a bad reputation around school. In the end, Paul seemed to always be upset with Erik, only increasing their