Sibling rivalries make for riveting television drama

By Juliana Yu
Updated September 6 2015 - 10:23am, first published 9:34am
All in the family: Sibling rivalry between sisters is highlighted in <i>Downton Abbey</i> as Edith (left) and Mary show not a moment of kindliness.
All in the family: Sibling rivalry between sisters is highlighted in <i>Downton Abbey</i> as Edith (left) and Mary show not a moment of kindliness.
<i>Game of Thrones</i> takes sibling rivalry to another level. Photo: Supplied
<i>Game of Thrones</i> takes sibling rivalry to another level. Photo: Supplied

The sibling rivalry is a trope as old as civilisation. From Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII to Cain and Abel, to Liam and Noel to Tony Abbott and Christine Forster, unbreakable blood bonds and competition for approval make for high drama.

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