In the book "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor, Paul's judgment of the soccer team's ability changed as he watched kids he'd not seen playing soccer before. Initially, Paul had a negative opinion of the team's ability to play soccer due to their lack of success in previous games. However, as he watched new players like Tino and Luis, he began to realize that the team had untapped potential. Paul saw that the new players had strong soccer skills, which could help the team to win games.
The lesson in this change of opinion is that first impressions can be misleading. Paul had initially judged the team based on their past performances, but he realized that there was more to the team's abilities than he had first assumed. By watching the new players and reassessing his opinion, he learned that people can surprise you and exceed your expectations.
When several team members first saw Paul, they judged him based on his physical appearance. Because he wore thick glasses and was legally blind, they assumed that he could not contribute much to the team. However, this judgment changed when they saw him play goalie during a scrimmage. Paul made several impressive saves, demonstrating his skills and proving that he was a valuable member of the team. As a result, the team members who initially underestimated Paul began to respect him and appreciate his contributions to the team.
Overall, "Tangerine" highlights the importance of looking beyond first impressions and judgments based on appearances. Through Paul's experiences, the book encourages readers to be open-minded and to give people a chance to show their true abilities, rather than judging them based on superficial characteristics.