Quotes and Citations for the Tangerine Essay

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ExamplePaul learns about standing up for himself and telling the truth no matter what from Antoine Thomas. Paul realizes that Antoine had to tell the truth about which school he attends regardless of the consequences. Antoine encourages Paul to make the right choice, he tells Paul, “ It’s time to start telling the truth little brother. Do you understand what I am saying?...Don’t spend your life hiding under the bleachers , little brother. The truth will set you free”(269). It did take Paul a couple of days to finally set the record straight about Luis Cruz’ death. Antoine gave him the strength to choose to do right by telling the truth no matter the cost.