In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” James Hurst portrays his theme about loving people for who they are, and not having too much pride that can happen be harmful when actions are taken too far this is shown through the indirect characterization of the narrator. At the beginning of the story the narrator recalls memories of his disabled younger brother remembering times with his brother. Later in the story, the protagonist uses indirect characterization in the story to convey his feelings about his little brother and how times were between them.
