Why does the point of view matter in the story of Scarlett ibis?

Answer 1

The first person point of view is used to emphasize the theme, tone and mood of the story. One theme of the story is the narrator's regret over his pride and selfishness in his attitude toward his brother. The story begins with the narrator thinking back with a feeling of regret to the circumstances surrounding his brother Doodle's life and death. In the story he admits to this selfishness and pride. Since it is his own admission it carries more weight than if a neutral observer gave an opinion that the narrator had acted out of selfish motives.

Both the tone and the mood are rueful, regretful and guilt laden. These could be conveyed to the reader only by the person who had those feelings.

Answer 2

• == It relates to Doodle. Both of them die....

The ibis in the story both symbolizes Doodle personally and foreshadows Doodle's death. The symbolism arises from the fact that the ibis, a frail bird, is in a location adverse to it, because it is out of its natural habitat. Doodle, a handicapped boy, is in a world adverse to him because he has handicaps. The ibis is scarlet. Doodle's body was red when he was born.

The foreshadowing arises from much the same similarities. Red is the color most associated with death in literature. The most obvious foreshadowing is that the ibis dies from over exertion caused by flying beyond its physical abilities in the storm that carried it so far away from its natural habitat. Doodle is being pushed to his own physical limitations because his brother is teaching him how to walk, run and do other physical activities when Doodle was not even expected to ever stand up. The death of the ibis gives readers a premonition that Doodle will meet the same fate as the ibis, because both are so similar, except for the fact that the ibis is now dead.

Answer 3

The point of view in "The Scarlet Ibis" matters because it affects how readers interpret the story's themes and emotions. The first-person perspective of the narrator allows readers to understand his internal struggles, guilt, and deep emotional connection to his brother. It also brings a personal touch that enhances the tragic and poignant elements of the story.

Answer 4

Neither. The point of view is the first person. Only a third person point of view is broken down into limited and omniscient categories.

Answer 5

First Person from the narrator/Brother's POV