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Doodle crawls when somebody calls for him. He gets in position and crawls backward to you.
Doodle's brother's name is never mentioned. When Doodle addresses him, he simply calls him "Brother."
He is 3 years old
Brother observes that Doodle crawls in a backward direction like s doodlebug.
When reading that quote, the image of a gravestone with the name William Armstrong, meaning Doodle, immediately comes to mind. It is almost as if the reader is looking at the grave right then and there realizing that Doodle is the one buried there.
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.
The peacock's tail refers to Doodle's full name as peacock has a big tail according to its body the same way as real name of doodle "William Armstrong " is also very big for him ....so the tail of peacock symbolizes the "real " name of doodle.
when the bird dropped in their lawn.Other hints at he very beginning when Brother begins telling the story he mentions a "bleeding tree" which once stood near a door to the house, but is no longer there, the coffin that Doodle's father makes when he is first born; and when Brother says that Doodle's real name, William Armstrong, was a good name for a tombstone but not for Doodle.
Doodle was not expected to live after being born. In fact, his father even had a small coffin constructed in anticipation of his death. When he lived past three months it was evident he was going to live so they named him William Armstrong and put away the coffin.
the scarlet ibis was foreshadowing Doodle;s fate. Like the scarlet ibis, Doodle was out of place and didn't belong. He was different and special. The blood trickling down his mouth when he died was a reference to the scarlet feather of the ibis. the way older brother described doodle at the time of his passing was graceful. Like the ibis. also, the way Doodle neck hung back resembled that of the ibis. Lastly, they both died the same day, making their connection even deeper considering that Doodle was the first one to notice the ibis and the only one to honor it with a "proper" funeral.
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the peacock symbolizes beauty and pride. It serves as a contrast to the humble and fragile figure of the scarlet ibis, emphasizing the themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The peacock's lavish appearance reflects the narrator's brother's own sense of pride and determination.
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the scarlet ibis symbolizes Doodle's unique nature and fragility. Like the bird, Doodle is out of place in his environment and his vibrant existence is ultimately fleeting and delicate. The presence of the scarlet ibis highlights the beauty and tragedy of Doodle's life.
Doodle was born in 1911.
One example of irony in "The Scarlet Ibis" is when Doodle is given his bird-like name, but ultimately proves his strength and determination like the ibis. Another example is how the brother teaches Doodle to walk only to later feel regret for pushing him too hard. These instances demonstrate the contrast between expectations and outcomes in the story which adds depth to the themes of pride and regret.
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