The Scarlet Ibis

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.

Doodle responds by trying his best to meet the narrator's expectations, despite his physical limitations. He pushes himself to the brink of exhaustion to prove his worthiness to his brother. Ultimately, Doodle's efforts and determination lead to both a sense of accomplishment and tragedy.

Some songs related to "The Scarlet Ibis" include "Wings" by Birdy, "Blood" by The Middle East, and "Brother" by Kodaline. These songs capture themes of brotherhood, sacrifice, and redemption, which are central to the story of "The Scarlet Ibis."

I don't remember there being a bleeding tree, but I do remember the bird that falls and breaks its neck and it start to bleed. That I can tell you symbolizes the premonition that the boy's brother will die and look a lot like the bird did when he does. Hope this was somewhat relevant, I read this story in English last year. :~D

I think maybe the bleeding tree symbolizes the remembrance of Doodle because it was where the scarlet ibis was found and died so maybe it was like a symbol of remembrance of Doodle much like the empty cradle? Like maybe how people leave flowers on someone's grave in their remembrance, the bleeding tree symbolizes the remembrance of Doodle and how he buried the scarlet ibis, and his guilt for it's death.

Two metaphors in "The Scarlet Ibis" are the narrator describing his brother as "red with embarrassment" and comparing him to a "broken vase of red flowers." Both metaphors highlight the physical and emotional fragility of the brother as well as the intensity of his feelings.

The main external conflict in "The Scarlet Ibis" is the pressure from the brother to make Doodle “normal” and conform to societal expectations, even though Doodle has physical limitations. This conflict drives their relationship as the brother pushes Doodle to overcome his disabilities, leading to tragic consequences.

The major conflicting feelings of Brother are in relation to the character Doodle. Brother has great love for his brother, but has feelings of shame and embarrassment due to Doodle's disabilities.

Doodle's fate is symbolized by the death of the scarlet ibis in the story. The ibis, like Doodle, is fragile and out of place in its environment, and its death foreshadows the tragic end that awaits Doodle as well. Just as the ibis dies in the storm, Doodle meets his demise during a similar moment of physical and emotional turbulence.

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.

By studying the diction of the two first paragraphs in "The Scarlet Ibis," one could infer a sense of foreboding or tragedy due to the use of words like "bleeding" and "death." Additionally, the choice of descriptive language such as "red grass" and "trembling trees" creates a vivid and ominous atmosphere.

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In "The Scarlet Ibis," the epiphany occurs when the narrator realizes the consequences of his pride and selfishness, which ultimately lead to the tragic death of his younger brother, Doodle. This realization comes too late, as he finally understands the importance of love, acceptance, and embracing others for who they are.

Death, because red is the color of blood. Doodle's body is red when he is born. The tree outside the house is called 'the bleeding tree.' The ibis which dies is red and after the ibis dies, Aunt Nicey comments that a red bird dying is a bad omen. Brother runs back to find Doodle in the storm and sees him under a red bush where he died. When Brother first sees Doodle he sees blood on his shirt. Virtually every reference to something which is red points to Doodle's death.

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.

Yes, there is effective diction in "The Scarlet Ibis." The choice of words and language used by the author, James Hurst, creates a vivid and emotional portrayal of the story's themes and characters. Hurst carefully selects words that evoke strong imagery and convey the complex emotions of the narrative.

The symbol of scarlet ibis is Doodle with the Scarlet Ibis. They both died alone, they were out of place, and were both sick. Doodle coughed up blood and his shirt became red and the ibis also was red

wtf a symbol is not that a symbolin literature is like a moral or stuff like it

a good moral is not to loose hope because he was espected to live much less than what he does

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.

Old Woman's Swamp symbolizes a place of mystery and danger in the lives of the narrator and Doodle. It represents the unknown and challenges that they must face together as brothers. Ultimately, it serves as a test of their bond and Doodle's strength and determination.

The weather in "The Scarlet Ibis" symbolizes the emotions and events in the story. For example, the storm in the story represents the tumultuous and intense relationship between the brothers, as well as the tragic outcome. The changing weather reflects the characters' feelings and the evolving nature of their bond.

In "The Scarlet Ibis," the color red symbolizes death and the intensity of the narrator's emotions. The color maroon is also used to represent death and suffering. These colors are intertwined with themes of love, pride, and guilt in the story.

The narrator's feelings in "The Scarlet Ibis" change due to a combination of guilt and compassion. Initially, the narrator feels ashamed of his disabled younger brother, Doodle, but as he spends time with him and helps him strengthen his physical abilities, he develops a deep bond and a sense of responsibility that ultimately leads to feelings of love and regret. At the end of the story, the narrator experiences immense grief and remorse when Doodle tragically dies as a consequence of the narrator's own pride and selfishness.

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When the boy describes the rain while it is falling and he is waiting for his brother

"The sound of rain was everywhere, but the wind had died and it fell

straight down in parallel paths like ropes hanging from the sky"

It adds a dynamic to the rain and describes the lingering length of the rain.

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.

In "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst, the narrator blames himself for the death of his younger brother, Doodle, due to pushing him too hard and setting unrealistic expectations. The older brother's guilt stems from his own pride and desire to make Doodle fit in with society, leading to tragic consequences.