- Both are the youngest son of the family.
- Both are subject to envy-based torment from their older brother.
- Both desire admiration and aproval from their older brother.
- Both seem to somehow bring their families closer together.
- Both are considered their mother's favorite.
- Both have fair colored hair.
- Both appear soft and good-natured.
Differences:
Brendan:
- Brendan does not have an immense concern for having a close family.
- Brendan is driven and stubborn. He decides for himself what is best.
- Brendan does not find joy in cooking.
- Brendan already has plans for college.
- Brendan does not easily, or without thought, accept disapproval.
- Brendan is picky when it comes to chosing friends.
Ezra Tull:
- Ezra tries very hard to have an ideal family.
- Ezra just allows life to happen.
- Ezra loves cooking and feeding others.
- Ezra never cared to go to college.
- Ezra thoughtlessly accepts his mother's strange disapproval.
- Ezra is very social and makes friends with some of the least likely people.