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.
He was 6.
Doodle goes from birth to 7 years of age when he dies.
the ibis symbolizes doodle because: Both die in a similar way (in a storm under a red plant in a crooked form), both cant survive in new conditions (ibis away from tropics, doodle in training) and both are abnormal in the world (fragile and weak in stature)
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.
The narrator doesn't have a name. He's just known as Doodle's older brother.
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the scarlet ibis symbolizes Doodle's unique nature and fragility. Like the bird, Doodle is out of place in his environment and his vibrant existence is ultimately fleeting and delicate. The presence of the scarlet ibis highlights the beauty and tragedy of Doodle's life.
Doodle is the narrator's brother he is very week. cant walk until he was six and is born in a caul
That he is a TOTAL douschbag. He was practically responsible for Doodle's death
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.
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.
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the last sentence reveals that the narrator weeps for his dead brother, Doodle, who died for trying to keep up with his brother's expectations, similar to the scarlet ibis they found earlier in the story. It signifies the deep regret the narrator feels for pushing Doodle too hard and reflects the theme of pride and its consequences.
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