Dolphin

Dolphin is the central character in Jacqueline Wilson's novels 'The Illustrated Mum' and its sequel 'Picture Imperfect.' Now 33 years old, she is portrayed as a caring yet resentful daughter who feels the weight of responsibility for her unstable mother, Marigold. The sequel delves into her struggles with love and fulfillment as she navigates adulthood while still caring for her mother, reflecting Wilson's commitment to depicting the realities of familial relationships and the complexities of mental illness.