The narrator does not wait for Doodle because he is caught up in his own pride and ego, wanting to get home to show off Doodle's progress to his family. He is focused on his own desires rather than on caring for Doodle's well-being, ultimately leading to tragedy.
When the narrator teaches Doodle to walk, the narrator believes that a. it will free him from Doodle b. he can teach Doodle to do other things, too c. his parents will appreciate him more d. Doodle will abandon him
The narrator was embarrassed that Doodle couldn't walk at the age of five.
The narrator was six years old when Doodle was born in 'The Scarlet Ibis'.
What is thought to be the narrator’s condition?
The narrator's pride helps Doodle by pushing him to strive for success and overcome his physical limitations. However, it also hurts Doodle by putting pressure on him to meet the narrator's expectations, which can be overwhelming and discouraging for Doodle.
The surprise that the narrator and Doodle present to their parents is that Doodle learns to walk. This comes as a shock because Doodle had struggled with physical disabilities, and his family thought he would never be able to walk.
The main characters in "The Scarlet Ibis" are the narrator, who remains unnamed, and his younger brother, Doodle. The story follows their relationship and experiences together as the narrator pushes Doodle to overcome his physical limitations.
The narrator's guilt over Doodle's disabilities and his fear of being seen as a failure by his family and community are the primary motivations pushing him to persist in working with Doodle.
The main characters in the story "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst are Doodle, the narrator (who is never named), and Aunt Nicey. The bond between the two brothers, Doodle and the narrator, is the central focus of the story.
The narrator teaches Doodle to walk out of a mix of compassion for his brother and a desire to overcome his own pride. He wants Doodle to be able to live a normal life and out of guilt for his own selfish desires to have a "normal" brother. The motivation is driven by both love and personal growth.
to walk .