How Does Munro Present Donnie's Health Problem

Munro present’s Joanne’s troubling health condition and apathetic personality to demonstrate the issues Robin has to deal with while being with her older sister.

Due to Joanne’s health disabilities, Robin, as a relative, feels accountable to care and deal with Joanne. Munro’s repetition of the word “stunted”, the prevention from growing, emphasises the seriousness of Joanne’s condition. Joanne’s illness affects Robin’s life in subtle ways, yet are effect to her overall experiences. For example, Robin doesn't know much about cats or dogs because Joanne could not be near them. So Robin was raised with having nearly no experience with pets for her sister's sake.

Joanne’s illness isn't the only thing Robin has to deal with. Robin has to constantly