The volunteer firefighter on page 15 says, "Muck fires don't go out. They're burning all the time.... Sometimes the rain'll damp them down, but they're still smoldering." What is Paul's muck fire that is always burning? What are the muck fires for Paul's

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I would be very thankful if any one can answer this as I need this to be answered today since it is due:8-8-19

Asked by Jovanni C #919411 on 8/7/2019 6:05 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 8/7/2019 7:14 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/7/2019 7:14 PM

Paul's most important "muck fire" is his overwhelming fear of Erik. His parents' refusal to see Erik for what he really is compounds this fear.

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