In "My Brother's Keeper" by Jay Bennett, the protagonist, a young boy named Tommy, finds himself burdened with the responsibility of taking care of his older brother, Earl, who has a learning disability. Tommy grows frustrated with Earl's behavior and resents the attention and sacrifices he has to make for him. However, when a dangerous situation arises, Tommy risks his own safety to protect his brother, realizing the true importance of family and the bond between siblings.
In the short story "My Brother's Keeper" by Jay Bennett, the narrator, named Sam, reflects on a traumatic incident from his childhood involving his younger brother, Joey. The two siblings were playing in their backyard when Joey accidentally fell off the swing and hit his head, causing him to lose consciousness. Panicked, Sam carries Joey back into the house and tries to wake him up, ultimately facing the guilt and responsibility of taking care of his brother's well-being.
