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On page 204, Paul's mother says, "Give some credit where credit is due. Who do you think makes all of this possible? Who do you think holds this whole thing together? Your father?" What is the "whole thing"? Does she hold everything together? How does she do that? Is she more aware of her family situation than Paul's father?

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Paul's mother is referring to her role in holding the family together. Paul's father is obsessed with Erik's football. As a result, Paul's mother is responsible for everything else. She is the one who takes care of the home, the meals, the schooling, and making sure Paul makes it to his own games. She is definitely more aware of the family situation than Paul's father is.

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