The War Eagle are beginning to offer a sense of brotherhood for Paul. Do you think that Paul is searching for this type of relationship? What void might this fill?

Paul has always felt like an outsider both in school and even in his family. His visual impairment and family secrets force Paul into a type of seclusion. The War Eagles provide a sense of belonging and identity to Paul that he craves. There is a sense of acceptance and validation that Paul gets with the War Eagles that he doesn't get anywhere else.