Tangerine Questions on Mr. Fisher
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In Tangerine, why does Mr. Fisher focus on Erik's football and overlook Paul's soccer?
Mr. Fisher focuses on Erik's football over Paul's soccer because he believes Erik's season is crucial for his future in competitive college football and the NFL. Despite Paul's achievements in...
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What are each family member's feelings about the Erik Fisher Football Dream?
The Fisher family has varied feelings about the Erik Fisher Football Dream. Mr. Fisher is highly supportive, living vicariously through Erik's ambitions due to his own unfulfilled sports dreams. Mrs....
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Why does Mr. Fisher seem to abandon Erik at the end of the story, and is his response appropriate?
Mr. Fisher abandons Erik due to guilt and self-preservation, realizing he has enabled Erik's harmful behavior. Once the community condemns Erik, Mr. Fisher no longer supports him, reflecting societal...
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Why does Paul's dad focus more on Erik's football than Paul's soccer?
Paul's dad focuses more on Erik's football than Paul's soccer because he believes Erik's football season could be his big break into professional sports. This leads him to prioritize Erik's...