Understanding Paul

What are your first impressions of Paul as an adolescent?
   - Whiney
   - Doesn't like piano lesson
   - Intrigued by Keller
   - From the south
   - Rides bike to school instead of catching bus to avoid people from school 
   - He is a relatable character through his relationships and his changes 
   - He just wants to fit in - very common in adolescents 
   - People think his weird 
   - He wants to please his parents by being a great pianist, however, by playing this instrument he is bullied
   - He is a judgmental character - also a little bit arrogant 
   - He likes the outrageous and climate side to Darwin (flowers a huge, insects are huge) 

What is his relationship with his parents like? 
   - Very close with parents as he is always with them 
   - Mostly connect through playing the piano - all they talk about
   - Understands them quite well 

What aspects of Paul's life are affecting his development to adulthood? 
   - No friends
   - Gets bullied
   - Plays Piano
   - He has wet dreams of Meagan Murray
   - A weird girl is obsessed with him
   - At lunch and morning tea he is always by himself in the music room