because Doodle can't walk and his legs was really weak
Doodle's go-cart symbolizes the burden he places on his older brother. Brother wanted a younger brother with whom he could run, swim and play with. Instead Doodle was born handicapped. Their mother insisted that Brother take Doodle along with him whenever he went out to play; however, Brother could do so only by pulling Doodle around in the cart. In other words, Doodle is holding Brother back from doing the things he wants to do like a millstone around his neck
Doodle is too weak to walk long distances due to his physical disabilities. The narrator feels responsible for Doodle's well-being and wants to include him in activities despite his limitations. Using the cart allows Doodle to participate and feel included.
When Doodle was first born he was so handicapped he could not even crawl. However he eventually did begin to crawl but could only move backward. As Brother said, it was as if he were stuck in reverse. This backward crawling reminded Brother of the way a doodlebug moves, hence the name Doodle.
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
wheel + wood = cart
wheel+wood=cart
Wood + Wheel = Cart
wheel+wood=cart
The narrator was embarrassed that Doodle couldn't walk at the age of five.
cart+beast=chariot
cart+steam engine
Doodle goes from birth to 7 years of age when he dies.