Foil

Character Role Analysis

Isaac and Osbert

Isaac and Osbert are the two cousins Daisy's less close to, and they're defined primarily by the ways in which they're total opposites—where Osbert is loud and opinionated, for instance, Isaac is quiet and listens to others. Osbert likes to think he's in charge and takes care of everyone (which he reminds people of at every opportunity), while Isaac is silently actually taking care of things. Thanks to their differences, we see them both more clearly.