The Scarlet Ibis And Doodle's Relationship
Every writer creates a unique story that takes a life of its own, and teaches us a lesson. These stories can be similar with the same themes, plots, and other characteristics however overall they are unmistakably different. The similarities and differences of, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst is the quintessential example of this.
Upon juxtaposition it is evident there are a plethora of similarities between these two pieces of literature. One major and prominent similarity is the relationship between Lennie and George, and the relationship between Doodle and the Narrator. Lennie is dependent on George and looks up to him. Taking on a paternal role in his life, George took care of Lennie and protected …show more content…
Lennie truly loves George and treat him properly not just as a mentally disabled person or as disabled seen when he states, “He’s awright. Just ain't bright,” (Steinbeck 23.) This is just like how the narrator is too innocent and uninformed to comprehend that Doodles sickness is real. For this reason, the narrator does not treat Doodle any differently than he would, a normal child.
As similar as these stories are the both contain different themes or messages from the author. In Of Mice and Men, the author constantly leaves subtle hints towards the overall theme of loneliness. Whether it be the name of the city or the behavior of all the characters Steinbeck weaves this theme into his story. On the contrary, “The Scarlet Ibis” the author James Hurst portrays the Conflict of love versus pride using his two main, complex characters to portray the internal conflict that occurs in the narrator. When he is struggling to choose between, his own pride or love for his brother.
These two stories contain many similarities. The characters and connections are evidently alike; however, the stories each contain their own message and styles making them
Upon juxtaposition it is evident there are a plethora of similarities between these two pieces of literature. One major and prominent similarity is the relationship between Lennie and George, and the relationship between Doodle and the Narrator. Lennie is dependent on George and looks up to him. Taking on a paternal role in his life, George took care of Lennie and protected …show more content…
Lennie truly loves George and treat him properly not just as a mentally disabled person or as disabled seen when he states, “He’s awright. Just ain't bright,” (Steinbeck 23.) This is just like how the narrator is too innocent and uninformed to comprehend that Doodles sickness is real. For this reason, the narrator does not treat Doodle any differently than he would, a normal child.
As similar as these stories are the both contain different themes or messages from the author. In Of Mice and Men, the author constantly leaves subtle hints towards the overall theme of loneliness. Whether it be the name of the city or the behavior of all the characters Steinbeck weaves this theme into his story. On the contrary, “The Scarlet Ibis” the author James Hurst portrays the Conflict of love versus pride using his two main, complex characters to portray the internal conflict that occurs in the narrator. When he is struggling to choose between, his own pride or love for his brother.
These two stories contain many similarities. The characters and connections are evidently alike; however, the stories each contain their own message and styles making them