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The narrator forcing Doodle to touch his own coffin symbolizes the deep-seated fears and insecurities that haunt their relationship. It reflects the narrator's struggle with mortality and the weight of guilt, as he confronts the fragility of Doodle's life. This moment serves as a poignant reminder of the inevitability of death and the emotional burden that comes from the narrator's expectations and pressures on Doodle. Ultimately, it underscores the themes of loss and the complexities of brotherly love.
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In 'The Scarlet Ibis' could Doodle walk during the loft part?
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.
When is brother cruel to doodle in The Scarlet Ibis?
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the narrator, who is Doodle's older brother, is cruel to Doodle when he pushes him past his physical limits and demands too much from him, especially during their training sessions. This cruelty stems from the narrator's desire to make Doodle "normal" in order to avoid embarrassment and shame within their community.
Why does the narrator feel burdened by Doodle in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
Brother forces Doodle to touch the small coffin that his father had made right after Doodle was born when he was not expected to live. Doodle did live and the coffin was stored away in a loft. Brother took Doodle to the loft and made him touch it as if to impress upon Doodle that he was near death and probably still is.
What is an example of a parasynesthesia in The Scarlet Ibis?
One example of parasynesthesia in "The Scarlet Ibis" is when the narrator describes the color of Doodle's coffin as "mahogany with black strips, like something knitted in a past life." This description combines the visual sense of color with the tactile sense of touch or texture, creating a sensory overlap.
Why did the ibis die in The Scarlet Ibis?
the scarlet ibis is sad because the brother has a brother named Doodle and throughout the story he is mean to him and pushing him harder to do things for selfish reasons. such as forcing Doodle to touch his coffin and teaching Doodle to walk because he didnt want a "crippled" brother. Doodle died at the end of the story because his brother pushed him too hard to do thiings such as rowing and Doodle died. what really broke my heart was whenever Doodle would say,"don't leave me big brother." Doodle was only 6 and his brother found him dead during a storm when he was trying to run away from him.
In 'The Scarlet Ibis' what does doodle touch?
Doodle touches the mahogany casket that his father had made for him when he was born but not expected to live.
What games should you put on your iPod touch?
doodle jump
Is it possible to get doodle jump on a non touch screen phone?
yes
Where can you play doodle jump online?
Doodle Jump is not available for online play. It can only be played on an iPod Touch/iPhone when you buy the app.
Is there an app on the ipod touch where you can decorate pictures?
Doodle Buddy LabelBox (etc..)
What are really good apps for the Ipod Touch if your a teenage girl?
Doodle jump
Can you paint pictures with iPod Touch?
Yes if you get certain apps, you can draw on the iPod touch. Ex... Doodle buddy or glow draw
