The cardboard poster of Darth Vader again reminds readers that for all of Jared’s maturity, he still is just a kid who likes
Star Wars and spending time with his friends. But, at the same time, Jared also has to deal with balancing his mom’s volatility and comforting Destiny and supporting his dad. This contrast makes it clear that his family forces him to take on a level of responsibility that’s arguably unfair or inappropriate for a teenager.