The Destruction of Doodle “The knowledge that Doodle and my plans has come to naught was bitter and that streak of cruelty within me awakened.” Brother, a character in James Hurst’s short story “The Scarlet Ibis,” is narcissistic and treats his little brother Doodle poorly. Brother is cruel to Doodle causing him to die. Doodle was treated terribly by Brother from the beginning of his life. Brother has to bring Doodle with him wherever he goes. Brother would “run with [Doodle] across the ends of cotton rows and careen him around corners.” Doodle was a burden to Brother. Brother does this so Doodle won’t enjoy being with him anymore. Brother is too selfish to realize he is affecting Doodle negatively. Brother’s cruelty continues Doodle’s whole