Reread Paul's confrontation with his parents. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Fisher create the story about the eclips of the su to explain what happened to Paul's eyes? Do you think their explanation is reasonable? Why or why not?

Paul's parents favored Erik, They also did not want bad feelings between brothers so they lied about how Paul was blinded. In reality Eric is a bully to his brother despite being the reason Paul was blinded by him. His parents just compound the stress and the emotional dysfunction between the two brothers.