No, Doodle was not able to walk by that time. This is how Brother was able to force Doodle to touch the coffin even though he was afraid to. Brother pretended to leave when Doodle refused to touch the coffin but pleaded with Brother not to leave him. If Doodle had been able to walk, he would not have been so dependent.
becaus doodle is invalid and his brother runs faster then him, he didn't want to wait for him and both die
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the brother is cruel to Doodle because he is embarrassed by his disabled younger brother. He feels ashamed of Doodle's limitations and pushes him to be something he is not, ultimately leading to tragic consequences. The brother's cruelty stems from his inability to accept Doodle as he is.
Brother should have treated Doodle with more kindness, patience, and understanding. He should have accepted Doodle for who he was and supported him rather than pushing him beyond his limits, leading to the tragic outcome in the story.
Doodle' Brother was ashamed of Doodle through out the entire book so when Doodle couldn't finish the goal that his brother set for him his Brother was so ashamed that like a child ran away from Doodle. He did not intend to kill Doodle though
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.
"The Scarlet Ibis" is a short story by James Hurst that centers around the relationship between two brothers, one of whom is physically disabled. The story explores themes of pride, love, and the consequences of pushing someone beyond their limits. The main events include the arrival of a scarlet ibis, the death of the disabled brother, and the heartbreaking realization of the older brother's role in the tragedy.
in the Scarlet Ibis, Doodle's brother is mad at him and as the thunderstorm starts to come in his brother runs fast knowing his brother is incapable of keeping up. Doodle yells after him " Don't leave me brother, don't leave me." He picks up his pace and the Storm came harder, his brother ran back to get Doodle but it was too late. His brother noticed he was bleeding in the mouth. he became too cold and the doctor told the family he can not be too cold or warm.
Doodle's brother's name is never mentioned. When Doodle addresses him, he simply calls him "Brother."
the brother tried to change doodle cause he wanted him to be normal
Doodle is trying to be normal because his brother, the narrator, wants him to act like a regular child and meet societal expectations of physical and mental abilities. The narrator's desire for Doodle to be normal stems from his own embarrassment and desire for a typical sibling relationship.
Doodle dies from a combination of exhaustion, overexertion, and a heart condition, exacerbated by the stress of running in the rain during a storm. His brother, feeling guilty for pushing him too hard, finds him collapsed and lifeless.