Sibling rivalry refers to competition or animosity between brothers and sisters. It is commonly caused by jealousy when siblings are close in age or competing for parental attention and resources. Some famous examples of sibling rivalry in literature and film include Cain and Abel from the Bible, where Cain murdered his brother out of jealousy; Rachel and Leah from the Bible, where their father tricked their husband into marrying the older sister first; and characters like the Van Pelt siblings from Peanuts or the Corleone brothers from The Godfather who had antagonistic relationships.

1. Sibling Rivalry

2. What is sibling rivalry?Sibling rivalry is competition or animosity between brothers and sisters. Competition = to fight, test, or argueAnimosity = to dislike or hate

3. Some famous examples of sibling rivalry…Cain and Abel In the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, God favored Abel. Cain was very jealous of Abel. Cain murdered his brother Abel.

4. Rachel and LeahRachel and Leah were sisters. Leah was the oldest sister. Rachel fell in love with a man named Jacob. But the oldest daughter in the family is supposed to get married first. So Rachel and Leah’s father tricked Jacob…and Jacob married Leah instead of Rachel.

5. Linus and Lucy Van Pelt from the “Charlie Brown” Series

6. Malcolm and Reese Wilkerson from “Malcolm in the Middle”

7. Fredo and Michael Corleone from “The Godfather” movies

8. Bart and Lisa Simpson

9. What causes sibling rivalry? There is usually more than one reason for sibling rivalry. Jealousy is the most common reason. Also, when 2 siblings are close in age it can cause sibling rivalry. Competition over similar interests and goals.