Scarlet Ibis Vs Mockingbird

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Between “ The Most Dangerous Game”, “ The Scarlet Ibis”, and “Blues Ain’t No Mockingbird” I had considered “The Scarlet Ibis” to be the best. I prefer the story line compared to the other short stories, and I also have a better understanding of the short story. I also think the moral is more effective to the reader, and also the story has a greater impact and intrigued me more than the other short stories. “The Scarlet Ibis” begins in first person setting a gloomy mood. The narrator begins talking about his what-so-called crazy brother, Doodle. Doodle doesn’t have a well functioning body which causes him not to have the ability of physical activity; he can’t even get too excited without it hurting him. So, everywhere Doodle travels

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