First of all, using the rising action, the character Tino has a choice and consequence that show truth and lies. In the book, Tangerine it reveals Tino’s choice, “A funny guy, yeah. I see you on the TV, and I laugh all the time,”(205). For Tino’s consequence, it mentions, “Then Tino, his voice trembling with rage and choked with tears, shouted, That’s for Luis Cruz! I take care of his light work,”(258). Tino had made of fun of Erik causing him to get hit by Erik. Paul feels that he is hopeless and weak for not helping his friend. This is related to truth and lies because Paul kept the secret of Tino getting hit instead of telling the truth to his parents. …show more content…
In the book, Tangerine it states for Antoine’s choice, “Don’t spend your life hiding under the bleachers, little brother,”(269). For instance, it states for Antoine’s consequence, “There was a photo of Antoine Thomas leaving the Tangerine County Municipal Building with the caption “Star quarterback Antoine Thomas leaves emergency meeting of the Tangerine County Sports Commission,”(271). Antoine’s words motivated Paul to tell about Arthur Bauer and Erik’s actions instead of hiding it. The truth of Erik and Arthur is revealed to his parents by Paul because he did not keep it as a