Doodle

In the story called Scarlet Ibis, There are two main characters, Doodle and Brother. Doodle is a cripple kid that is around 7 years of age, and Brother is about one year older than him. Doodles only calls him that so I am not too fond of his brothers real name. Anyway, Brother is ashamed of having a crippled brother and will not take it. What Doodles brother does is pretty astonishing. He teaches him how to walk once again, so he won’t be ashamed of him anymore. Brother only ever says that he…

was trying to mold or fix Doodle into being something that he was not. Now looking back on this time in his past, he regrets the way he treated his loved one. He was aware that he was hurting him, but it is not until the end when he realizes he lost someone that he truly loved. The characteristics of Brother as being embarrassed, prideful, and regretful help prove the theme that sometimes people hurt the ones that they love the most.…

will reach a consensus to realize which sentiment is true to them. James Hurst is able to convey this in his short story. Hurst, the author of, “The Scarlet Ibis,” tells the tale of two Brothers. Brother and Doodle have quite the special relationship due to Doodle’s limitations. In addition, Doodle tries to please Brother to the best of his ability. The journey of becoming “normal” is long and painful. In the end, one clear emotion is shown through Brother. Hurst, the author of “The Scarlet…

the story, during the scene where Doodle and his brother went up into the attic, the narrator said, “‘You’re going to have to touch it. ‘I won’t touch it’ said doodle. ‘Then I’ll leave you up here by yourself.’ said the narrator. ’Don’t leave me, brother.’” (Hurst, n.d., p. 318) After Doodle said that they both left together. This showed a change in the narrator, him warming up to Doodle and feeling sorry for him. After that experience, he didn’t want to change Doodle for his own petty and…

appropriate symbol in the story The Scarlet Ibis because it symbolises Doodle’s death. When Doodle was born he wasn't expected to live so his parents gave him the name William Armstrong for his tombstone. The author refers to that name as a “big tail on a small kite” (316). It can be compared to the Ibis because since the Ibis does not have a big tail the name Doodle’s parents gave him changed to Doodle. When doodle and his family saw the bird on their bleeding tree, the bird’s wings did not…

of sorrow. Instead of creating a mild atmosphere of sorrow, the author uses setting to enhance the meaning of each scene. The narrator desired to have a normal brother, and because of this selfish wish, he set high standards for Doodle. He expected more than what Doodle could handle. Ironically, his selfishness resulted in his brother’s death. People tend to be impatient with what they want and set high but unrealistic expectations. However the individual should learn to be grateful with what…

The Scarlet Ibis Argumentative Essay In The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst the story suggests that the brother is guilty of Doodles death because he thought Doodle should die, he taught Doodle for his own selfish reasons, and he ignored the doctor’s warnings. For my first reason why I said the brother is guilty is because he thought that Doodle should die. The reason for why I said that is because on page 345 the brother said “I began to make plans to kill him by smothering him with a pillow.”…

“The Scarlet Ibis” loves his sibling Doodle, his love is tainted his pride and cruelty that results from such feelings. Brother is humiliated by his brother's disability, and jeopardizes his hubris. This is shown blatantly in the passage, “When Doodle was five years old, I was embarrassed at having a brother of that age who couldn’t walk.” Thus, he tries to do something that at first glance appears born of love and tenderness towards his crippled brother Doodle: teach him to walk. His family’s…

driven by some difficult emotions, such as shame, guilt, and insecurities. Brother is also a very intense person. His intensity contributes to his trauma/ tragedy. Brother’s passions comes from within, his brother, Doodle, is what motivates him. For example, “Aw, come on, Doodle.…

sword is shown through metaphors and situational irony. The author shows the theme pride is a double edge sword through metaphors. The narrator has a disabled brother named Doodle, whom he dislikes. The narrator is ashamed of having a disabled brother, and so he sets out to teach Doodle how to do “normal” things. Not for Doodle, but for his personal pride. The narrator even says, “...that pride, whose slave I was, spoke to me louder than all their voices…” (Hurst) The narrator's pride controls…