The Scarlet Ibis: Jealousy

In the beginning of ‘The Scarlet Ibis’, the narrator has struggled to approach his concern for his brother, Doodle, a physically challenged individual as jealousy conquers his judgement and eventually ends up regretting the decisions he made. The narrator states, “I began to make plans to kill him by smothering him with a pillow”(486) When doodle was born, the narrator was neglected by his family which made him envious. The narrator shows extreme hatred towards Doodle for all the attention he receives due to his disability. ‘The Scarlet Ibis’ and ‘Growing up with a Disabled Sibling’ are closely linked, but are in two different perspectives. Rachel states “Mom, when are you going to write a book about me?” This statement emphasizes how Noah