The main building is for sixth graders only.". While everyone else sees Erik as the star football player, Paul knows that there’s more to him. Besides Mr. Fisher’s job, why do you think the Fishers moved to Tangerine? resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Pay attention, Shmoopers: Erik Fisher is an example of what happens when parents don't teach... Mrs. Fisher. He leaves Tangerine Middle, and Paul is fine with that. Asked by Kaylee K #1102022 on 1/21/2021 5:41 AM Last updated by Aslan on 1/21/2021 5:45 AM Answers 1 Add Yours. She takes care of her whole family and often brings Paul around on her errands with her. Previous Next . SURVEY . Erik Fisher. The Fisher family moved to Tangerine because of Mr. Fisher’s job. It was a decision that changed they’re lives forever. She immediately joins their community's Architectural Committee, and gets her kicks out of ensuring that every house in the neighborhood has matching mailboxes or regulation paint color. The Erik Fisher Football Dream is actually the Mr. Fisher Football Dream. He’s the chief civil engineer for Tangerine County. Q. Joey’s family lives in the Lake Windsor housing development. This growing self-confidence helps Paul learn to defend the kids of Tangerine Middle, as well as to stand up to Erik. She grew up in a military family. Paul Fisher's family is moving from Texas to Florida for a number of reasons. Mom (Mrs. Fisher) Caroline Fisher is Paul’s mom. Asked by Liza T #602765 on 1/25/2017 3:58 AM Last updated by Brandon b #784031 on 4/23/2018 5:09 PM Answers 3 Add Yours. Why was Coach Walski Trying to get Paul disqualified from the Tangerine Middle team? She’s the one who discovers that Erik and Arthur robbed the neighbors. Coach Walski is the coach of the Lake Windsor Seagulls. Antoine Thomas is the real star of the Lake Windsor Seagulls. Antoine is the one who tells Paul that he needs to tell the truth. According to the news article that Mrs. Fisher read at the meeting, Tangerine County is: answer choices . 30 seconds . What is Paul's reaction? How does Coach Warner respond to the newspaper information? But Antoine lives in Tangerine rather than Lake Windsor. Mrs. Fisher. Mr. Fisher. Everyone on the football team is participating in keeping this secret. This school has portable classrooms, and it's soccer team does not make cuts however, only 15 players are allowed to go to away games., Joey says that the students at Tangerine are known as these., Paul notices that these are being burned down in order to make new developments., The Tangerine Homeowners feel pressured, and blackmailed by Mr. Bauer and Mr. Fisher to sign this. 2. He beats people up for Erik and he robs the houses in the housing estate while Erik waits outside. Bittersweet Ending: The entire community, including Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, become witness to Erik and Arthur's true nature, which leads to Arthur getting arrested for murder and Erik outed as The Sociopath with Sticky Fingers, but Paul during his journey for self-respect and taking charge of his own destiny gets expelled from Tangerine Middle. Luis is the older brother of Theresa and Tino. Tangerine study guide contains a biography of Edward Bloor, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. “‘No. Tino is on the War Eagles. Tangerine Questions for Essay and Discussion 1. Be sure to include physical and personality traits, as well as strengths and weaknesses, where appropriate. What information from the Tangerine Times does Mrs. Fisher share with Coach Warner? After Erik punches Tino, Luis comes to Erik’s school to avenge his young brother; but when he shows up, Arthur hits him over the head with a blackjack, causing an aneurism that kills Luis a week later. Tags: Question 4 . The War Eagles are wild and strong and full of pride. He was saying if Mrs. Fisher chooses to remove Erik from the football program he will understand. She takes care of her whole family and often brings Paul around on her errands with her. Big house, nice lawn, matching mailboxes: what more does a family need? This is revealed after the death of Mike Costello when he doesn’t want to change the time of practice even though the afternoons are the most dangerous time of day for lightning strikes. She mediates between Paul and the Tangerine kids. answer choices . But when Paul teases back, Victor likes it; and when Paul proves himself on the soccer team, Victor tells Paul that he has his back. Mr. Fisher. He goes around telling everyone he's "always regretted not being big enough to play football" at college (1.3.37). He plays soccer, mostly as goalie. Mrs. Fisher reads from an article describing how Tangerine County is famous for how often it's struck by lightning. As they drive away in the pouring rain, they notice that the field where the portables are has completely flooded. Asked by Abu B #790708 on 5/8/2018 10:35 PM Last updated by Aslan on 5/8/2018 11:24 PM Answers 1 Add Yours. Joey’s brother Mike dies near the opening of the novel after being struck by lightning on the football field. He’s the chief civil engineer for Tangerine County. The woman eyed me coldly and said, "All seventh and eighth graders are in portable classrooms. Mrs. Fisher is Paul and Erik’s mom. Additionally, Mr.Fisher hides scholarships from his oldest son Erik. Mr. Fisher in Tangerine. After a sinkhole develops at the Lake Windsor Middle School and his former boss Old Charley Burns is revealed to be corrupt, Mr. Fisher becomes the director of the department. According to Paul, what was the proudest day of Mr. Fisher’s life? Famous for its tangerine trees. Tangerine. Answered by Aslan on 1/25/2017 4:03 AM I don't see many similarities between the two: only differences. GradeSaver, 10 January 2017 Web. Mike dies early on in the novel after being struck by lightning on the football field. Victor avenges Luis by going to Lake Windsor High with Tino and beating up Erik and Arthur. Which students are placed in the portable classrooms? He seems sociopathic after he laughs about the death of Mike Costello. For the Fishers to move to Tangerine was as unlikely as seeing Bigfoot. Minor Characters Joey Costello Mike’s brother and Paul’s friend. She drives a Volvo wagon. Paul didn't like the portables either, but if they had a good soccer team, he'd said, then he would "let it slide." The lightning strike capital of the United States. Mrs. Fisher seems obsessed with the Eric Fisher Football dream. He’s quite a bit older than them and almost acts as a father figure to them. His family own a tangerine grove. Pay attention, Shmoopers: Erik Fisher is an example of what happens when parents don't teach their kids right from wrong. She is a strong-minded woman and a good organizer, with a strong sense of civic responsibility. But in both Lake Windsor and Tangerine Middle School he becomes popular when he proves his skills on the soccer field. She introduces him to the War Eagles—specifically to Tino and Victor. Arthur is Erik’s sidekick who does his dirty work for him. He doesn’t get along with any of the kids; then he bursts out with a racist tirade against them. Tino Cruz – Theresa’s twin brother. He is considered to be legally blind. What does Paul Fisher see and doesn't see in the novel Tangerine? Describe in detail each of the following characters: Paul, Erik, Theresa, Victor, Tino, Joey, Coach Bright, and Mr. Donnelly. He sees the beauty of the trees and this beauty is captured in his language. Not affiliated with Harvard College. He is complicit in cheating by having Antoine Thomas play on his team. He manages their family’s tangerine groves. If you're Mrs. Fisher,... Mr. Fisher. Previous Next . He is the Deputy Director of the Civil Engineering Department of Tangerine County. In this way, he liberates himself from Erik’s hold on him, as well as from the oppressive culture of Lake Windsor Downs. His house has been struck by lightning seven times and he can no longer get insurance for it. But Mrs. Gates has Mrs. Fisher fill out an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) for Paul anyway, so the school can keep track of his special needs. SURVEY . Mr. and Mrs. Fisher are very similar in that they don't appear to care all that much about Paul. Tangerine sure is a strange place. Dad (Mr. Fisher) Paul and Erik’s father. Not affiliated with Harvard College. Paul has bad vision and is forced to wear thick prescription goggles. He has poor vision, and he knows what mom is hiding from him about his eyesight. At their first practice, Paul blocked every shot the team had kicked at him easily. He’s Erik’s biggest supporter and all he can think about is Erik’s future. We know from Paul that Erik has a dark side, but for much of the novel we don’t know why. In the novel Tangerine, Paul is affected by his mom Mrs. Fischer, and his brother Erik, the choices they make have consequences that severely impact Paul. She’s close with Paul and Paul is aware of her anxieties and concerns. During the story, he becomes its Director. Tangerine facts about Mrs.Fisher I want to know who mrs fisher is. Suduiko, Aaron ed. Theresa shows Paul around Tangerine Middle School when Paul arrives there. Nothing boosts his confidence more than playing with the Lake Windsor Middle School team, the War Eagles. He tells Arthur to hit Luis with a blackjack ultimately dies from an aneurism. She’s a tough, good coach, and all the team members respect her. She’s the one who discovers that Erik and Arthur robbed the neighbors. He makes friends based on his popularity. Dad now gets his fame. Mrs. Gates turned and pointed to a black woman in a blue suit. When Paul first lays eyes on the tangerine groves of Tangerine County, he is in awe. He is the Deputy Director of the Civil Engineering Department of Tangerine County. The most important one seems to be so that Paul's older brother Erik can impress the football scouts at some major universities. Mrs. Fisher was disappointed by the fact that they had portable classrooms outside. The Question and Answer section for Tangerine is a great Betty is the soccer coach for the War Eagles. Central Florida: Lightning Capital of North America. When Paul helps out on the farm, Tino comes to trust Paul. How did Erik learn to become a great kicker? He hassles Paul when Paul arrives at Tangerine Middle. Lynch, Molly. Tags: Question 33 . Fisher explains that she talked to the sheriff about it. He was already headed for trouble in 5th grade, when he and his buddy vandalized their neighborhood. She grew up in a military family. She tries to hold everything together while things fall apart. When he moves to Tangerine County he thinks of himself as a nerd, because that’s how he was always treated. 8th graders- high school 7th graders- middle school and middle school students is on a split shift schedule. It is not that Paul is jealous. Then, when Erik attacks Luis, Tino loses his trust in Paul. "Tangerine Characters". Yet Paul ultimately wins Tino’s trust after he comes to Tino’s aid when Tino avenges Luis’s death. Copyright © 1999 - 2021 GradeSaver LLC. By the end of the book he takes the bold step of telling the truth about Erik to everyone. During the story, he becomes its Director. By Edward Bloor. Then the murder story is revealed; his football season is forfeited and Erik falls from grace. In conclusion, “ For every action taken by man, there are eternal consequences. Tangerine What are the similarities and differences between Paul and his mother Mrs.Fisher? No, I mean you’re not eligible to play. She gets appointed to the Architectural Committee of the homeowners’ association and is very keen on enforcing all the rules. Victor is the captain of the War Eagles and an outspoken leader at Tangerine Middle School. Mrs. Fisher is mad at Mr. Fisher because he yelled at Mrs. Fisher in front of everyone. Mike's brother and Paul's friend. Joey comes to join Paul at Tangerine Middle School after the sinkhole opens up at Lake Windsor Middle school. What was the result? It also doesn’t seem as though he’s as good of a football player as everyone makes him out to be. I have a memo from Mr. Murrow saying that you’re in a special program for the visually handicapped. He cares about the team’s success above anything else. Why so you think Mr. Fisher “overlooked” so many things about Tangerine? Home Tangerine Q & A erik and the fishers Tangerine erik and the fishers. The neighbors don’t see why they should help these thieves out. Dr. Grace Johnson is the principal of Tangerine Middle School. The nicest area in Florida to live in. Why do Paul's parents finally admit that Erik has done something wrong when Mrs. Fisher discovers the stolen items in the storage unit?' The protagonist, is twelve years old and in seventh grade. Paul said, “I scrolled to page 2 and found some that had. She’s mostly a housewife, but when the family moves into the Lake Windsor Downs housing development she becomes the head of the housing association’s architectural committee—a job that she takes very seriously. Paul and Erik's mother. In Tangerine, did Paul Fisher have any friends in Houston, Texas? Tangerine Middle School soccer player. Arthur Bauer. She takes care of her whole family and often brings Paul around on her errands with her. What is it about that crime that makes it worse for them than his partially blinding Paul? When it comes out that Antoine doesn’t have a Lake Windsor address, all the Seagulls games for the season are forfeited. Then we find out that he and Arthur have been stealing from the neighbors. Erik is the star of the football team and everyone gravitates towards him. Paul Fisher, 7. She’s close with Paul and Paul is aware of her anxieties and concerns. Mike Costello. PLOT What does Paul mean when he says, "I can see everything? Paul and Erik's father. Paul and Erik’s dad pays almost no attention to Paul, while obsessing about Erik’s football career. After Erik’s downfall, Mr. Fisher distances himself from Erik. Wednesday, August 23 (p. 28-33) When did Mr. Fisher bring Erik to Meet Coach Warner? Middle School. He is surprised when kids start to like him. The Fisher family moved to Tangerine because of Mr. Fisher’s job. Paul is the protagonist and narrator of Tangerine. Theresa is Tino and Luis’s sister. Paul sees his father as spineless and shallow. She’s mostly a housewife, but when the family moves into the Lake Windsor Downs housing development she becomes the head of the housing association’s architectural committee—a job that she takes very seriously. Antoine Thomas goes to him to confess about living in Tangerine. Paul's dad is unabashedly living vicariously through Erik. She used to be an Olympic hurdler. Erik is Paul’s mysteriously sinister older brother. He is devoted to the groves and has been developing a new kind of tangerine that he calls the Golden Dawn. Mrs.Fisher’s decision is is making Paul very happy because now he can pay on the Tangerine Middle School soccer team and that is how Mrs.Fisher’s choice and the consequence affect Paul. 60 seconds . ; Theresa Cruz – Assigned to show Paul around Tangerine Middle School on his first day and in all of his classes. He drives a Range Rover. Then he hits Paul’s friend, Tino, over the head. She invites Paul to partner with her and Tino for their science project on their brother Luis’s tangerine. Joey is Paul’s first friend in the Tangerine area. Little by little we get to see Erik’s dark side. He’s planning to get a scholarship to a good college. He’s suspicious of Paul when Paul arrives on the team. She tries to hold everything together while things fall apart. They do not want players or their parents to give us their sleep. Joey Costello. They win every game and Paul is proud and empowered by being a part of them. A) Mr. Bauer B) Mr. Fisher C) Mr. Donnelly D) Mr. Costello E) Mr. Guzman 22. He asks the neighbors to show his son this mercy. Are you referring to his eye sight or his ability to observe situations? 30 seconds . After his death, Erik and Arthur laugh about the way his hair stood on end when he was struck. Tangerine middle has offered to take any 7th graders- have same schedule. Mr. Donnelly is one of the people who lives in the Lake Windsor housing development. His older brother is Luis and his sister is Theresa. "Dr. Grace Johnson, the principal of Tangerine Middle School, has agreed to take in any of our seventh graders for the remainder of this term. Mike is the older brother of Joey. page 1 up to page 44. He drives a Range Rover. Mrs. Fisher is all about appearances. He, too, possesses some tremendous athletic ability on the soccer field despite being legall… This marks is first introduction to the agricultural production and field workers, whom he will soon come to love. He’s a close observer of all the people around him, particularly his brother, Erik. Mr. Fisher explains that the sheriff has said that, if the theft victims get all their valuables back and if they agree to sign a restitution, then Erik and Arthur won’t have to go to jail. Contrast Paul and Erik Fisher. Answered by Aslan on 1/21/2021 5:45 AM Mrs. Fisher is Paul and Erik’s mom. Tangerine Latest answer posted September 16, 2015 at 9:31:10 PM How did Paul lose his sight and how did the Fishers deal with the situation in Tangerine? Tangerine Why was Mrs. Fisher disappointed when she first examined Lake Windsor Middle School? He also holds practice the day after Mike dies. Dangerous because of all the smoke from the muck fires. Paul narrates the novel through journal entries. Arthur gets arrested for the murder of Luis at the end of the novel. Paul likes Mike. Dr. Johnson – Principal at Tangerine Middle School. Is that right?’” (Bloor 64). What is the plan for school since the catastrophe of the sinkhole? Tags: Question 9 . He drives Erik wherever he wants to go. Paul's mother is all about appearances. She drives a Volvo wagon. She’s warm with Paul, but she's also defensive of her family when Erik attacks them. 1 Educator answer. I can see things that Mom and Dad can't. Mr. Donnelly also runs the Tangerine Times. They lied so Shandra could be a superstar soccer player for Tangerine Middle; Antoine sacrificed his football career for Shandra and she let him. He can see bad things that happen, but not the good things. However, Joey has a bad attitude when he gets to Tangerine Middle. Mom (Mrs. Fisher) Paul and Erik’s mother. They told Coach Bright that Paul could not be on the soccer team at Tangerine Middle because he lived in Lake Windsor Downs; They were jealous of Paul and Erik and the relationship they had with each other. Q. Q. His death marks a pivotal point in the novel when Paul is forced to confront the lies and simmering violence in his family. Every day he tells the events going on around him and reveals important details about the people of Lake Windsor and Tangerine. Mrs. Fisher is mad at Mr. Fisher because he stayed silent, which meant he sided with the coach instead of her. Mrs. Fisher is mad because Mr. Fisher got ham/pineapple pizza instead of pepperoni. Indeed, most of what his parents do seems to be part of what Paul calls "The Great Erik Fisher Football Dream." Arthur lives in the Lake Windsor Downs housing development and is on Erik’s football team. Answered by Aslan on 5/8/2018 11:24 PM The school dis not meet her high expectations for what a school should be. ; Betty Bright – Soccer coach at Tangerine Middle School. It's weird—Paul Fisher is the main character in Tangerine, but he doesn't feel like the... Erik Fisher . She eventually becomes one of Paul’s friends. She was not impressed at the portable classes, no gym, and … Arthur is Erik’s sidekick who does his dirty work for him. After Erik’s downfall, Mr. Fisher distances himself from Erik. Or won't"? Paul's dad is unabashedly living vicariously through Erik. Explain why Mr. Fisher is the new Director of Civil Engineering for Tangerine County. Why was Paul confident that he would get onto the soccer team? He has a sidekick, Arthur, who drives him everywhere (one strange thing about him is that he doesn’t drive). Pages 22-42. SURVEY . Paul’s father, Mr. Fisher, has come to Florida to work as a civil engineer for Tangerine County’s Civil Engineering Department. Paul sees his father as spineless and shallow. By Edward Bloor. Copyright © 1999 - 2021 GradeSaver LLC. Mrs. Fisher is Paul and Erik’s mom. Mrs. Fisher reads from an article describing how Tangerine County is famous for how often it's struck by lightning. He puts a lightning rod on his house, which bothers Paul’s mom. Erik Fisher in Tangerine. She’s involved in the lives of all the kids from Tangerine Middle School. Paul visits the grove to learn about growing tangerines for the kids’ science project. He gets a lot of praise and attention from Paul’s parents.