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Brother runs off and leaves Doodle during their final outing because he is frustrated and embarrassed by Doodle's limitations and their surroundings. As Doodle struggles to keep up, Brother's impatience overwhelms him, and he seeks to distance himself from the burden he feels. In a moment of anger and selfishness, he abandons Doodle, ultimately leading to tragic consequences. This act symbolizes Brother's internal conflict between love and shame.
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Why was it the brother's fault for doodle's death in The Scarlet Ibis?
It was the brothers fault because the brother left Doodle there alone and also the bbrother new the speed that he was going at was to much for the brothers weak heart , but he continued to run faster.
Why does he continue to run when he knows Doodle has fallen behind in The Scarlet Ibis?
In "The Scarlet Ibis," the protagonist continues to run despite knowing Doodle has fallen behind because he is driven by pride and a desire for validation. He is embarrassed by Doodle's physical limitations and wants to prove to himself and others that he can be a strong, capable brother. This moment highlights the conflict between his love for Doodle and his need for social acceptance, ultimately leading to tragic consequences. His choice reflects a deeper struggle with his own insecurities and the weight of familial expectations.
Can your mate leave you on wolf quest?
No, your mate WILL run off if you get killed but not for long, if you ask them to come back by howling or hunting, then they will return.
Do horses lift all four legs off the ground when they run?
Yes. In fact that question is what lead to the invention of the movie camera. The original invention was not created by Edison but a man named Eadweard Muybridge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadweard_Muybridge#Stanford_and_the_trotting_question but yep. They do in fact leave the ground. In fact most sprinters (human sprinters!) do leave the ground.
How do lions leave?
Lions are known to roar, scent mark, and make visual displays such as yawning or stretching to communicate their departure from an area. They may also walk away calmly or run off quickly if they feel threatened.
Why is Doodle in 'The Scarlet Ibis' trying to be normal?
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.
What can't brother accept in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
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.
Why is brother cruel to doodle in 'The Scarlet Ibis?
Doodle's brother cried at Doodle's death and covered him with his body to protect him from the rain. He cried because he realized that he had pushed Doodle to hard for his (Brother's) own selfish reasons. The irony is that Brother's actions toward Doodle when Doodle died are just like Doodle's reaction toward the scarlet ibis when the scarlet ibis died.
How does doodle disappoint his brother in The Scarlet Ibis?
Doodle fails to make the physical improvement Brother had set for him to achieve before the beginning of the new school year. Brother wanted to go to school with a brother who was no longer an invalid. When this became impossible Brother was disappointed and angry.
Why did the ibis die in The Scarlet Ibis?
the scarlet ibis is sad because the brother has a brother named Doodle and throughout the story he is mean to him and pushing him harder to do things for selfish reasons. such as forcing Doodle to touch his coffin and teaching Doodle to walk because he didnt want a "crippled" brother. Doodle died at the end of the story because his brother pushed him too hard to do thiings such as rowing and Doodle died. what really broke my heart was whenever Doodle would say,"don't leave me big brother." Doodle was only 6 and his brother found him dead during a storm when he was trying to run away from him.
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.
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
What are Doodle reactions to what his brother had planned for him?
he dosen't think he can do any of those things (walk,run,etc.)
Why was it the brother's fault for doodle's death in The Scarlet Ibis?
It was the brothers fault because the brother left Doodle there alone and also the bbrother new the speed that he was going at was to much for the brothers weak heart , but he continued to run faster.
The main events of the story 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
The climax is when Brother picks up Doodle's drooping head only to have Doodle's limp body fall backwards and Brother realizes that Doodle has died most likely because of all the physical exertions he put Doodle through because he was too proud to have an invalid for a brother.
Why does the narrator pull doodle in a cart in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
Doodle's go-cart symbolizes the burden he places on his older brother. Brother wanted a younger brother with whom he could run, swim and play with. Instead Doodle was born handicapped. Their mother insisted that Brother take Doodle along with him whenever he went out to play; however, Brother could do so only by pulling Doodle around in the cart. In other words, Doodle is holding Brother back from doing the things he wants to do like a millstone around his neck
What did Doodle want in the story 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
In "The Scarlet Ibis," Doodle wanted to please his brother and be like other kids despite his physical limitations. He desired to learn how to walk, run, and play as a normal child, which motivated him to try and keep up with his brother's ambitious training program.
