CH9 discussion questions -- the twins

[Kevin Lano]

No: HPFGUIDX 88889

> 11. Is the twins' slightly malicious needling of Ron motivated by
his Prefect badge or by their mother's fawning adoration? What
can we learn from Ron's wistful reaction at their attitude? Does
Ron want to be like Fred and George? Is he? >>>


I thought the issue of the twins was particularly interesting, at first 
glance it might seem that JKR does treat them as interchangeable, but 
actually there is a marked difference in personalities -- Fred is the 
more extrovert, aggressive, the initiator of things like the bet, he's 
the one that did nasty things to Ron as a child, etc, whereas George 
is a bit more laid back and mature (it's George that Harry hands the 
prize winnings to, which may indicate that Harry also senses this). 
Despite appearing identical, people seem to have no trouble telling them 
apart when they're near them (except Molly at the start of PS!).


"Kevin Lano"