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Essay / Paul Character Analysis - 568
In the book Tangerine, written by Edward Bloor, the main character Paul goes through many changes and makes many decisions which greatly affect the plot. As you can see, Paul is a great example of a dynamic character. Whether it's the way he speaks, acts, thinks and looks, everything will change due to major events in the book. Sometimes Paul makes decisions that change the plot without even knowing it, being his own influence. Paul's appearance does not change over time, but his unchanging style shows a certain independence of his character. In the book, he truly shows that the content of someone's character is worth more than their appearance. A good example of this logic would be when Paul is harassed by Erik and his friends for wearing his thick glasses and calling him "Eclipse Boy". The teasing didn't bother Paul much, as he was more hurt by the fact that his brother didn't defend him and preferred to laugh. The way a person speaks can say a lot about their character. How someone speaks and what they say are observable characteristics....