How does Paul react to Luis's death in Tangerine?

Paul's absolutely devastated by Luis's sudden, unexpected death from an aneurysm. Luis was more like a brother than a friend to Paul; he was one of the few people who truly understood him. After hearing the tragic news, Paul calls his mom and tells her he's sick, so she comes to pick him up from school. Theresa advises Paul not to attend Luis's funeral; she's worried what Erik and the other boys might do to him if he shows up. On the day of the funeral, Paul puts on his suit and heads out into the garden. He digs up some earth and discovers some sand underneath. He then cries, his tears falling onto the sand. Then he goes back inside the house, takes off his suit, and throws it away.

How would Paul react to his brother's death in Tangerine?

The answer to this question is subjective, so each reader can freely explain why Paul would feel a certain way. I also don't think that Paul would feel only a single emotion. Erik is a certifiable bully. He held Paul's eyes open so that a buddy could spray paint his open eyes. That's not just mean. That's sadistic. Paul is genuinely afraid of his brother, and his brother uses that fear to his advantage. I think a very likely feeling would be a feeling of relief. If Erik dies, that sense of fear dies with it. Not being afraid anymore would have to be a huge relief. I do think that Paul might experience some sadness too. However mean Erik was, he was still family. I think that a small part of Paul might feel saddened at the loss of a family member, but I don't think it would outweigh the feelings of relief. Paul also might feel some joy and happiness. For his entire life, Paul's parents have worshiped the ground that Erik walks on, and now his parents will be forced to give Paul some of that attention. Paul could certainly feel happy about that. Finally, I believe that guilt is going to be mixed in there. Paul is smart enough to know that he shouldn't feel relief and joy at the death of a family member; therefore, he likely would feel guilty for having feelings he knows he shouldn't have.