... to have pity on them. The use of the many types of characterization Carver uses, shows that Robert is determined and able to learn whatever he wants. He is very persistent. The narrator gives us background information on Robert and the reason he is staying with their family. The man was late 40s, a heavy-set, balding man with stooped shoulders, as if he carried a great weight there. He ... wore brown slacks, brown shoes, a light brown shirt, a tie, and a sports coat. [CITATION Erd13 p 497 l 1033 ] Robert is adamant about living a normal life as everyone else does. He always tries to und...

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