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.
In "The Scarlet Ibis," Doodle identifies with the bird because he, like the ibis, is different and struggling to survive. Both Doodle and the ibis are fragile and out of place in their surroundings, making Doodle feel a strong connection to the bird. This identification serves as a symbol of Doodle's own vulnerability and desire for acceptance.
Doodle admires The Scarlet Ibis's beauty and uniqueness, but also sees it as fragile and vulnerable. Doodle is fascinated by the bird's vivid colors and graceful movements, but is saddened by its tragic fate.
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.
"Doodle" is a character in the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst. He is born with physical disabilities and initially fragile health, causing his brother to feel ashamed and embarrassed by him. Throughout the story, Doodle displays resilience and determination, ultimately leading to a tragic yet poignant ending.
The narrator cried when everyone congratulated him, because the brother only taught Doodle to walk so he wouldn't have a 5-year-old brother who couldn't walk, so he felt happy that he no longer had a burden to haul on his back everywhere.
To live with his brother in old woman swamp picking dog tongue for a living. He would marry mama and the brother would marry daddy. They would run and play whenever they weren't gathering dog tongue.
Bad
he doesnt like it and he feel embarrased about it. he is depressed because everyone wont stop calling him that
sad
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.
no they dont feel it