Scarlet Ibis And The Sniper: A Literary Analysis

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Both themes for “The Scarlet Ibis,” and “The Sniper,” were very similar but different at the same time. Within both the stories there is love and resentment between the brothers. This means that ultimately they love each other, but they are forced to make decisions that pull them apart. At certain points in their lives, their beliefs severed their relationship. The theme of “The Scarlet Ibis,” could be that sometimes, by the time we realize we have done something wrong, there is no way to go back and fix the mistake. This means that when people react suddenly with anger or pain, it can cause something worse than what they wished for by having their outburst. An effect more massive and eventful can occur even after a spontaneous reaction where

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