1.) Are the brothers in the stroy developing characters or static ones? Does either one of them undergo change or do we simply lear more about their established personalities as the story proceeds?
I think the characters are static and we simply learn more about their personalites as the story progresses. Even when the story ends, Pete is dumfounded and angry that Donald once again gave some stranger his money. He makes him get out of the car, and drives off knowing they are in the middle of nowhere and Donald is going to have to walk his way back. But, after leaving Donald as he drives away, he knows that he will always go back and pick his brother up.

4.) Do you believe Donald's claim that Pete tried to kill him when they were children? Why or why not?
I don't believe that he really thinks Pete was trying to kill him. But, I do think that he veiws Pete as this person that is always proving him wrong, always making him feel like he is inferior. In the eyes of other people, Donald is viewed as a waste of like and Pete the one "who made it." Which in a sense, is killing to his ego or purpose in life. Pete always kills the motivation or thoughts that go on in Donald's mind.

5.) In one of Pete's dreams he is blind and dependent on Donald to take care of him. Does Pete really need Donald? If so, for what?
He does need his brother. His brother is one who truly cares about the soul's of others. He can help his brother to remember that expesive cars or trips are not truly what matters in life. Donald is carefree and Pete really does not live like him.