The dream that both Erik and Dad share for Erik to become a star football player and maybe even receive a scholarship for football in college. Paul does not like it because Dad is always focusing on the Erik Fisher Football Dream (EFFD, let's call it.) and not on Paul and soccer, and does not realize what is going on with Erik and Paul.
In the book "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor, Erik Fisher dreams of becoming a successful football player and receiving recognition for his athletic talent. Despite his ambition, Erik faces challenges and obstacles that affect his pursuit of this dream throughout the story.
Probably because Paul dislikes Erik, and he knows Erik doesn't deserve something like that dream.
The Erik Fisher Football Dream.
Paul Fisher doesn't really like football because his brother, Erik, plays it. Erik is rude and cruel to Paul and his friends, and Paul does not look up to him at all. The "Erik Fisher Football Dream," as stated in the book, makes up most of Erik's and Erik's parents' lives. Paul doesn't want anything to do with it.
They pay less attention to Paul and he is overshadowed by his big brothers accomplishments.
Erik Fisher slaps Paul Fisher, his younger brother, in the book "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor.
They moved to Florida due to Erik's successful football career and to be closer to Lake Windsor Downs, the prestigious school where Erik would be playing football. Paul's parents hoped the move would provide a fresh start for their family.
Erik Fisher
In 'Tangerine', Erik Fisher's football dream was to become a successful quarterback and lead the Lake Windsor Downs team to victory, ultimately achieving fame and recognition for his athletic abilities. However, his focus on personal glory and winning often resulted in him neglecting his teammates and making questionable decisions on the field.
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What is Erik expected to do at the football games?
To Play the football
The main conflict of Tangerine is that Paul is trying to get use to Tangerine also that he wants to be accepted by his peers, & that he does not want to live in the shadow of his brother Eric. :) Hope you find this useful -Anny Cai