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Analysis Of Brother's Flawedness Of Society In 'The Scarlet Ibis'

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The narrow- mindedness of society in The Scarlet Ibis is portrayed through Brother’s prejudiced attitude towards Doodle. “It was bad enough having an invalid brother..... (pg. 2)” Since the disappointing birth of his younger sibling, Brother has been preoccupied with a major obsessive thought; how shameful it is to have a crippled brother. The need to not be seen as inferior, alongside Doodle, by society motivates Brother to teach his younger sibling to behave normally. Brother’s perspective on Doodle’s condition is the drive behind his choice to teach Doodle how to walk. The result of this choice was that Doodle accomplishes Brother’s goals and is successful in learning how to walk. This advancement in Doodle’s abilities only motivates

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