Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Lesson Plan

Describe Ari's relationship with his siblings. Why does he call himself a "pseudo only child"? Why does he call himself the family mascot?

Ari calls himself a "pseudo only child" because he is so much younger than any of his siblings. His twin sisters are twelve years older than him and his brother is eleven years older. His brother is in prison and never talked discussed. Ari can't even mention his name, it is like he is dead. With Ari being born after their dad returned from the war a changed man, it is like Ari grew up in a totally different world from his siblings. With the age gap, his sisters tend to treat Ari as a baby or a project. They act more as mother...