Edgar and Allan’s “uncanny resemblance to their famous great-great-great-great granduncle Edgar Allan Poe. . . . ensure[s] they [will] never be mistaken for run-of-the-mill boys (1). This doesn’t really bother them, though: “The twins [know] they [are] unusual. But what else would they want to be—usual?” (30). Now that you’ve gotten to know Edgar and Allan pretty well, consider what they do for fun, their favorite foods, the way they talk, and how they interact with others.
- In what way(s) are the Poe twins atypical for their age?
- On the other hand, in what way(s) are they typical gifted children, like you?