The story of The Scarlet Ibis begins with the narrator describing some background of Doodle, who was once known as William Armstrong. We are informed that Doodle has certain conditions that makes him physically and mentally disadvantaged. The narrator is noble to start with as he cares and sympathizes with Doodle. “Doodle was my brother and he was going to cling to me forever… I dragged him across the burning cotton field to share with him the only beauty I know, Old Woman Swamp” (3). The story follows the conventions of tragedy and illustrates it in the form of a boy named Doodle. The narrator finally decides to help Doodle walk and to teach him different skills. He does this not out of the kindness of his heart, nor for the good of Doodle.