The Scarlet Ibis

by James Hurst

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Could you please give me 5 to 10 important quotes from "The Scarlet Ibis"?

pussycats

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High School - 9th Grade

provide with each quote: who said it, the context and the signifiance(development of plot, character,theme.etc)

Posted by pussycats on January 18, 2009 at 1:22 AM and tagged with important, quotes, the scarlet ibis

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troutmiller

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From the beginning pride comes into play, so this quote supports both the plot and the theme.  "He was born when I was six and was, from the outset, a disappointment."

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Posted by troutmiller on January 18, 2009 at 2:11 AM

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