The Scarlet Ibis

The peacock's tail refers to Doodle's full name as peacock has a big tail according to its body the same way as real name of doodle "William Armstrong " is also very big for him ....so the tail of peacock symbolizes the "real " name of doodle.

The Scarlet Ibis is a vividly colored bird with a scarlet red plumage, long legs, a long curved bill, and a distinct downward curve to its neck. Its feathers are a deep red-orange color, contrasting with its black wingtips.

Doddle being pushed by brother, and struggling day by day to try to make brother happy and proud.

Also doodles struggle with his disease, and just trying to be normal like everyone else.

The storm symbolizes the impending death of Doodle. Earlier in the story, a scarlet ibis falls dead from a tree outside the house. The bird's natural habitat is in the tropics below Florida, so it is not natural to the area. It has been blown there by a storm and is so exhausted by the flight that it dies. At the end of the story Doodle is in the same situation. His physical handicaps indicate that he is not in a natural condition like his brother. Doodle's brother is making him over exert himself by forcing Doodle to row the boat and run to keep up with him. This happens as a storm gathers. Everything that led to the death of the scarlet ibis is now happening to Doodle. The reader naturally assumes that Doodle is going to meet the same fate the ibis met.

Brother cannot accept the fact that his brother Doodle has handicaps that will make it impossible for him to run, swim and play with as a companion. Brother's pride and selfishness make acceptance impossible and spur him to teach Doodle how to overcome his disabilities.

Doodle is trying to be normal to please his older brother who wants a brother with whom he can run, swim and play, not an invalid like Doodle. The brother is also embarrassed to have an invalid brother. The brother decides to teach Doodle to be normal, because Brother tells Doodle he shouldn't be different from everyone else in school. When Doodle asks if it's important, Brother tells him it is. Doodle is afraid of Brother leaving him behind so he willingly agrees to learn these things even though no one thinks he can.

1. clove as in garlic, has sections, it was in between the sections of seasons.

2. a clove is a red flower, connecting to the red usuage throughout the book.

“He might, as long as he lived, lie on the rubber sheet in the center of the bed in the front bedroom where the white Marquette curtains billowed out in the afternoon sea breeze, rustling like palmetto fronds.”

Onomatopoeia - afternoon sea breeze, the rushing like palmetto fronds.

It sets the feeling so we know the placement/temperature of the room.

No, he is a round character. He tries to be the same as other kids and gets scared when his brother leaves him in the storm. :D

No it is not based on a true story

The narrator is cruel to Doodle primarily due to a mix of pride, insecurity, and societal expectations. He struggles with his own self-image and feels ashamed of having a disabled brother, leading him to project his frustrations onto Doodle. This cruel behavior stems from a desire to conform to traditional notions of masculinity and strength, ultimately leading to a toxic relationship fueled by jealousy and a need for validation. The narrator's actions reflect both his internal conflicts and the societal pressures he faces.

In "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst, Paris Green symbolizes the destructive beauty and fragility of life. It represents the allure of the exotic and the dangerous, reflecting the characters' deep desires and the consequences of their actions. The color also serves as a foreshadowing of tragedy, contrasting the vivid beauty of the natural world with the darker themes of loss and regret present in the story. Ultimately, Paris Green embodies the tension between aspiration and the inherent vulnerability of life.

In "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst, the "five o'clocks" by the chimney refer to a type of flower that blooms in the late afternoon. This imagery symbolizes the fragility and beauty of life, much like the character of Doodle, who is physically weak and delicate. The flowers' vibrant yet short-lived existence parallels Doodle's own brief life, highlighting themes of mortality and the inevitable passage of time in the story.

alone and helpless

In "The Scarlet Ibis," the older brother decides to teach Doodle to walk out of a mix of pride and a desire for companionship. He feels embarrassed by Doodle's disabilities and wants to transform him into a "normal" brother whom he can take pride in. Additionally, he yearns for a deeper connection and hopes that teaching Doodle to walk will lead to shared experiences and adventures, ultimately strengthening their bond. However, this decision is also rooted in the older brother's struggle with his own insecurities and societal expectations.

a big red bird, prehistoric looking, with a huge curved beak

His inablility to walk.

A few examples are 1) when Brother shows Doodle the coffin, 2) Forcing Doodle beyond his physical limits, and 3) leaving him to die in the storm.