Cruelty And Good Timing Direct Murder Analysis
Is Cruelty And Good Timing Direct Murder?
The Scarlet Ibis is a short story written by James Hurst, noted particularly for its abundance of symbolism. The Scarlet Ibis is narrated through the eyes of an unnamed character we only know as "Brother", who has a physically disabled little brother named Doodle. Brother is ashamed of Doodle’s shortcomings and pushes his physical strength often during their childhood. One stormy day, Brother’s cruelty, pride and impatience spurred him to abandon Doodle in the rain. Upon returning to the place he left Doodle, Brother was met with the sight of Doodle’s corpse—bloody, pallid and curled up in the rain. Throughout the passage, Brother’s behaviors were primarily egotistical and self-motivated. At six years old, he machinated to murder Doodle, though those fell through. Growing up, Brother not only ignores Doodle’s fragile condition, but for the sake of his own interest explores its limits. …show more content…
Despite this, Brother tested the limits of Doodle’s health, displaying just how self-centered he was. A doctor detailed for Doodle’s family that Doodle’s condition was to be treated cautiously. “He was a burden in many ways. The doctor had said that he mustn't get too excited, too hot, too cold, or too tired and that he must always be treated gently. A long list of don'ts went with him, all of which I ignored once we got out of the house.” (p. 386) Brother not only ignores Doodle’s fragile condition, but for the sake of his own pride explores its limits when teaching Doodle. Brother thinks of Doodle as a burden because of his special needs, rather than someone to treat gently. Doodle needed be kept in a stable, calm state. It was quintessential to Doodle’s health. Brother acts as if this is not a factor to consider when interacting with Doodle, even though Doodle was visibly hurt by Brother’s expectations. Frequently, Doodle came home
The Scarlet Ibis is a short story written by James Hurst, noted particularly for its abundance of symbolism. The Scarlet Ibis is narrated through the eyes of an unnamed character we only know as "Brother", who has a physically disabled little brother named Doodle. Brother is ashamed of Doodle’s shortcomings and pushes his physical strength often during their childhood. One stormy day, Brother’s cruelty, pride and impatience spurred him to abandon Doodle in the rain. Upon returning to the place he left Doodle, Brother was met with the sight of Doodle’s corpse—bloody, pallid and curled up in the rain. Throughout the passage, Brother’s behaviors were primarily egotistical and self-motivated. At six years old, he machinated to murder Doodle, though those fell through. Growing up, Brother not only ignores Doodle’s fragile condition, but for the sake of his own interest explores its limits. …show more content…
Despite this, Brother tested the limits of Doodle’s health, displaying just how self-centered he was. A doctor detailed for Doodle’s family that Doodle’s condition was to be treated cautiously. “He was a burden in many ways. The doctor had said that he mustn't get too excited, too hot, too cold, or too tired and that he must always be treated gently. A long list of don'ts went with him, all of which I ignored once we got out of the house.” (p. 386) Brother not only ignores Doodle’s fragile condition, but for the sake of his own pride explores its limits when teaching Doodle. Brother thinks of Doodle as a burden because of his special needs, rather than someone to treat gently. Doodle needed be kept in a stable, calm state. It was quintessential to Doodle’s health. Brother acts as if this is not a factor to consider when interacting with Doodle, even though Doodle was visibly hurt by Brother’s expectations. Frequently, Doodle came home