The short story, “The Scarlet Ibis” is about two brothers who overcome adversity. Through many obstacles the story teaches us about loving someone, even if some of those reasons are selfish. The Scarlet Ibis shows through compassion and determination many issues can be overcome when people work together. The audience gets to read and learn about the brother’s bond and how they work together and learn from each other. There are hard lessons to be learned from the story, especially, to see the gentleness in others and know that everyone has a limit. The author, James Hurt, from ”The Scarlet Ibis” uses diction and figurative language to prove that Doodle is determined, hopeful, and compassionate. The determination of Doodle began when his brother
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In the story it explains, “He took out a piece of string from his pocket and, without touching the ibis, looped one end around its neck. Slowly, while singing softly "Shall We Gather at the River," he carried the bird around to the front yard and dug a hole in the flower garden, next to the petunia bed. Now we were watching him through the front window, but he didn't know it. His awkwardness at digging the hole with a shovel whose handle was twice as long as he was made us laugh, and we covered our mouths with our hands so he wouldn't hear.” Doodle’s compassion towards the dead Scarlet Ibis shows the reader that caring for others can teach lessons even to people who are simply watching.Doodle cared for people and even animals that could give him nothing in return. “When Doodle came into the dining room, he found us seriously eating our cobbler. He was pale, and lingered just inside the screen door. "Did you get the scarlet ibis buried?" asked Daddy.” By using themes of compassion and brotherly love the author shows the audience how strong bonds are in a family. Even when family members have special needs the other members push them to achieve greatness. Being great is not always defined in physical strengths but can be shown with a caring and compassionate heart. The story also shows that determination to help each other proves to build a strong love between family members. James Hurst use of diction and describing
In the story it explains, “He took out a piece of string from his pocket and, without touching the ibis, looped one end around its neck. Slowly, while singing softly "Shall We Gather at the River," he carried the bird around to the front yard and dug a hole in the flower garden, next to the petunia bed. Now we were watching him through the front window, but he didn't know it. His awkwardness at digging the hole with a shovel whose handle was twice as long as he was made us laugh, and we covered our mouths with our hands so he wouldn't hear.” Doodle’s compassion towards the dead Scarlet Ibis shows the reader that caring for others can teach lessons even to people who are simply watching.Doodle cared for people and even animals that could give him nothing in return. “When Doodle came into the dining room, he found us seriously eating our cobbler. He was pale, and lingered just inside the screen door. "Did you get the scarlet ibis buried?" asked Daddy.” By using themes of compassion and brotherly love the author shows the audience how strong bonds are in a family. Even when family members have special needs the other members push them to achieve greatness. Being great is not always defined in physical strengths but can be shown with a caring and compassionate heart. The story also shows that determination to help each other proves to build a strong love between family members. James Hurst use of diction and describing