Twins

How does participation in Cadet Corps contribute to Maureen’s character development? Analyze the dialogue and the illustrations and provide three examples of this dynamic.

How do Francine and Maureen’s interactions towards the end of the novel demonstrate the importance of teamwork, and how does this contrast with their earlier struggles?

How does Francine’s use of the nickname “Fran” illustrate The Search for Personal Identity, and what is the significance of her promise to “always be Francine” (222) for her sister?

How does Curtis’s intervention in the girls’ interactions help to develop The Evolution of Sibling Relationships?

How do full-page illustrations and two-page spread illustrations emphasize the importance of certain moments in the novel? Analyze the artwork of at least three such examples to explain how the illustrator uses subtle visual elements to add depth to the text-based portions of the story.

How do Amber, Richard, and Maureen help each other to cope with The Challenges of Adolescence and Middle School? Include at least three to four specific examples to support your analysis.

How do the illustrations add to the novel’s meaning by communicating information that is not stated in the text?

How do Dad’s nicknames of “the thinker” (for Maureen) and “the speaker” (for Francine) illustrate each girl’s unique strengths? Conversely, how do these labels contribute to the insecurities and strife that plague them as they begin middle school?