The theme of “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst is pride can sometimes come from selfishness rather than love. In “The Scarlet Ibis” Doodle’s brother pushed him to try things that he was told he would never be able to do. However, his desire to make Doodle more ‘normal’ came from his need of self pride and that put Doodle at a higher risk of dying or becoming seriously injured. Doodle couldn’t handle it anymore. He went back to find his brother. Doodle was found huddled under a bush beside a road, Doodle’s face wasn’t shown. His brother told him to come on. Doodle continued to sit in silence (354). Doodle’s brother had pushed Doodle past his limits. His brother wanted him to be ‘normal’ so badly that he killed him from his own embarrassment
