are the focus of the novel as well as his weakness of responsibility. Hornby's use of language again portrays Rob's childish nature:
             'It's...well, it's not fair: snot fair. It's never been fair'
             Similarly Rob's accomplishments, like Will, are very limited and having reached the age of 35, he constantly feels sorry for himself in his apparent 'unfortunate' situation:
             'I want sympathy, understanding, advice and money'
             Clearly, Rob is largely incapable and hasn't accepted his role as an adult and the responsibilities that go with it. The depressing language which Hornby has used, effectively exposes this:
             'and I'm here, in this stupid little flat, on my own, and I'm 35 years old and I own a tiny failing business'
             ...