The Scarlet Ibis By James Hurst Literary Analysis

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“Love is Flawed”
Everyone has made a mistake in their life, but has that mistake ever cost somebody’s life? “The Scarlet Ibis” James Hurst is a story of two young brothers. The narrator resonates with readers because of the way he treats his brother and his flaws.
Throughout the story the narrator’s qualities are complex; even though he is determined and caring towards his brother, he is also flawed. After learning that he would have to drag his brother around everywhere he went, the narrator was determined to teach Doodle to walk. “Finally one day, after weeks of practicing, he stood alone for a few seconds” (Hurst 467). Even if the narrator’s motivation is selfish, his determination teaches Doodle to walk. Another quality of the narrator