If your sibling was not able to walk, due to a heart condition, would you help them out? In “The Scarlet Ibis” written by James Hurst, a child was genetically born with a heart condition, which left him unable to walk and the expectancy of a very short life span. His older brother is forced to help the child get around but that does not stop the oldest from pushing the limits which leads to a tragic incident. Brother’s determination throughout the beginning, middle, and end of the story prove the theme that you should never give up hope. Brother shows determination at the beginning of the story because he is talking about how he has to lug Doodle around everywhere he goes and how it can be a burden, so he takes Doodle to the Old Woman Swamp
