Annie's torment has a “chopping” affect on Paul both physically and mentally which leads him to become even more traumatized. To start Annie gets Paul addicted to pain medication. When Annie found Paul his legs were injured so he needed the medication but Annie never tried to ween him off the meds because she liked controll over Paul. When Paul disagreed with her or said something rude she with holds the medicine for him for hours which causes him tremendous pain from his injures and leaves his addicted brain wanting more of the meds. [quote]. Paul was left alone for hours in pain which not just hurt his physical health but his mental to. This is not the only time Annie punishes Paul. When Annie finds a knife under Paul's mattress she realizes
