Doodle goes from birth to 7 years of age when he dies.
The narrator was six years old when Doodle was born in 'The Scarlet Ibis'.
The narrator was 6 years old when Doodle was born.
7
He was 6.
He was 6.
Doodle is the narrator's brother he is very week. cant walk until he was six and is born in a caul
Doodle was born in 1911.
At the beginning of "The Scarlet Ibis," the narrator exhibits feelings of embarrassment and disappointment towards his disabled brother Doodle. He struggles with accepting Doodle's limitations and is motivated by pride and a desire to push Doodle beyond his physical boundaries.
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Doodle touches the mahogany casket that his father had made for him when he was born but not expected to live.
... the only beauty i knew, old woman swamp. ...a knot of cruelty borne by the stream of love... ...our blood sometimes bears the seed of our destruction... ...pride is a wonderful, terrible thing...
"The Scarlet Ibis" starts with the narrator recalling the day his brother, Doodle, was born and how the doctor predicted that Doodle would not live long due to his frailty and weakness. This sets the tone for the story of the brothers' relationship and the challenges they will face.
Doodle is different from other children in "The Scarlet Ibis" because he is born with physical disabilities that limit his mobility and coordination. Unlike his brother, who is able-bodied, Doodle requires extra care and attention to navigate his limitations. Despite these differences, Doodle possesses a gentle and imaginative spirit that sets him apart from his peers.
The narrator shows Doodle the coffin to scare him into pushing past his physical limitations and learning to walk. The visual of the coffin serves as a powerful motivator to push Doodle beyond what the narrator initially thought possible.
In "The Scarlet Ibis," Doodle wanted to please his brother and be like other kids despite his physical limitations. He desired to learn how to walk, run, and play as a normal child, which motivated him to try and keep up with his brother's ambitious training program.
Doodle's real name in the Scarlet Ibis is William Armstrong. Brother calls him Doodle because he says he looks like a doodle bug and because no one would ever expect much out of someone named Doodle.