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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.
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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.
When the narrator teaches doodle to walk the narrator believe that?
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
The narrator pulls Doodle in a cart because?
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.
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.
How old was the narrator when Doodle was born in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
Doodle goes from birth to 7 years of age when he dies.
How does the narrator react to doodle is condition?
What is thought to be the narrator’s condition?
In what way does the narrator's pride help and also hurt doodle?
The narrator is too proud to have an invalid for a brother so he takes it upon himself to teach Doodle how to stand up, walk, run and swim. His pride helped Doodle because these are activities no one ever thought Doodle would be able to do when he was born. The narrator's pride hurt Doodle because he forced Doodle to over exert himself in order to have become more athletic in too short a time. The narrator's unrealistic expectations led to Doodle dying from physical exhaustion.
What surprise do the narrator and Doodle present to their parent's?
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.
Who are the main characters in The Scarlet Ibis?
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.
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.
Why is the narrator and motivation in teaching Doodle how to walk?
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
