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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.

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When the narrator teaches doodle to walk the narrator believe that?

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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.


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How does the narrator react to doodle is condition?

What is thought to be the narrator’s condition?


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Who are the main characters in The Scarlet Ibis?

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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.


What plan does the narrator make for doodle's future?

to walk .


How is the narrator both kind and cruel to Doodle in The Scarlet Ibis?

The narrator in "The Scarlet Ibis" is kind to Doodle by teaching him to walk and including him in activities. However, he is also cruel to Doodle by pushing him beyond his limits to meet his own goals, ultimately leading to Doodle's tragic death.


What is the plot of The Scarlet Ibis in the form of a plot diagram?

A scarlet Ibis dies on their house and Doodle and his brother plan to go bury it. Doodle's brother resents that Doodle is such a slow learner. He is mad at Doodle for not being 'normal.' His hatred for Doodle's disability takes over and he runs away when Doodle cries for help, thinking Doodle will catch up. But Doodle never does catch up, and the brother finds him huddled under a red tree dead.