What kind of emotions does the author try to make with this scene were Marcus mother, Fiona, try to take her own life? To answer, click on "comment" and add a comment to the question.
A little summary
Marcus now starts visiting Will at his home regularly. Will gives him advice on "trendiness", and buys him some expensive sneakers. The very next day, these are stolen at school, and Marcus has to explain to his mother how he and Will have become friends, and how Will is trying to save him from the bullies at school.
Fiona has started crying again. Marcus tries to get help from Will, who refuses, now his old selfish self. Marcus remembers that his mum loves to hear him sing, expecially "Killing me softly" ! This is bound to make him un-popular.