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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.
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
What was the narrators reaction to doodle when he was born?
The narrator was initially disappointed and thought Doodle would not survive due to his physical disabilities. However, he eventually grew to love and care for Doodle, teaching him to walk and including him in various activities.
How is the narrator both kind and cruel to Doodle in The Scarlet Ibis?
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.
Why did the narrator decide to teach doodle how to walk in The Scarlet Ibis?
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the narrator decides to teach Doodle how to walk out of a mix of pride and a desire for normalcy. He is initially embarrassed by Doodle's physical limitations and feels a strong need to prove that Doodle can be like other children. Teaching him to walk becomes a way for the narrator to assert his own identity and hopes for Doodle, reflecting both his love and his selfishness. Ultimately, this decision sets the stage for the story's tragic events, highlighting the complexities of sibling relationships.
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.
What plan does the narrator make for doodle's future?
to walk .
Who is doodle in scarlet ibis?
Doodle is the narrator's brother he is very week. cant walk until he was six and is born in a caul
What motivates the narrator to teach doodle to walk?
The narrator, who is Doodle's brother, is motivated to teach Doodle to walk out of a mix of love and pride. He wants to bond with Doodle and help him become more independent despite his physical limitations, ultimately hoping to show off Doodle's progress to his family.
What are the conflicts in the scarlet ibis?
• the narrator is embarrased of Doodle because He has a brother that can't walk at that age.. This is an internal conflict. This conflict is resolved when Doodle died.
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.
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.
