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The narrator refuses to wait for Doodle because he feels embarrassed by his brother's limitations and the burden they impose on him. He struggles with his own pride and desires to distance himself from Doodle's perceived weakness. This internal conflict leads him to prioritize his own feelings over his brother's needs, ultimately resulting in tragic consequences.
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In The Scarlet Ibis As they run home through the storm why won't the narrator wait for Doodle?
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 believe that?
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
Why does the narrator want Doodle to learn how to walk?
The narrator was embarrassed that Doodle couldn't walk at the age of five.
How old was the narrator when Doodle was born in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
Doodle goes from birth to 7 years of age when he dies.
How does the narrator react to doodle is condition?
What is thought to be the narrator’s condition?
In what way does the narrator's pride help and also hurt doodle?
The narrator is too proud to have an invalid for a brother so he takes it upon himself to teach Doodle how to stand up, walk, run and swim. His pride helped Doodle because these are activities no one ever thought Doodle would be able to do when he was born. The narrator's pride hurt Doodle because he forced Doodle to over exert himself in order to have become more athletic in too short a time. The narrator's unrealistic expectations led to Doodle dying from physical exhaustion.
What surprise do the narrator and Doodle present to their parent's?
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.
Who are the main characters in The Scarlet Ibis?
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.
What drives the narrator least to persist in his work with doodle?
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.
Who are the characters in the story scarlet ibis?
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.
Why is the narrator and motivation in teaching Doodle how to walk?
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
What do doodle do better than the narrator does?
Doodle excels in navigating the world with a natural grace and adaptability that the narrator lacks. While the narrator struggles with physical limitations and a sense of inferiority, Doodle's imaginative spirit and unique perspective allow him to overcome challenges and inspire those around him. Doodle's ability to find joy in life despite adversity highlights his resilience, setting him apart from the narrator's more cynical outlook. Ultimately, Doodle embodies the potential for growth and beauty, while the narrator grapples with his insecurities.
