Discussion Post
Note in the margin which paragraphs focus on Coyne's sister Jennifer and her son, Toby, and which focus on Stephanie and her son, Ellie. Does Coyne juxtapose the two families or use cues to highlight the contrasts - or does she use both strategies? What differences between the two families does Coyne emphasize? Since contrasts tend to be worth pointing out when there are also important similarities, consider what similarities Coyne wants readers to think about.