The Scarlet Ibis

In "The Scarlet Ibis," both Doodle and the bird are characterized by vulnerability and a sense of being out of place. Doodle, a frail boy with disabilities, struggles to meet his brother's...

The narrator initially reacts negatively to his brother's birth, seeing him as a disappointment due to his frail appearance and health issues. He even considers killing him to relieve the family of...

The narrator is a complex character, initially depicted as a loving but prideful and self-absorbed child who is conflicted about his brother Doodle's disabilities. He often exerts power over Doodle,...

The narrator wanted a brother that was like other boys, who could run and play and do active things with him. The brother he got, Doodle, was quite different.

The narrator's primary flaw in "The Scarlet Ibis" is his overwhelming pride, which drives him to push his disabled brother, Doodle, beyond his physical limits. This pride stems from embarrassment and...

"The Scarlet Ibis" is narrated by Brother, reflecting on his childhood and his relationship with his younger brother, Doodle. Brother is around six years old when Doodle is born. The story spans from...

The narrator secretly plans to teach Doodle to run, swim, climb trees, and fight after successfully teaching him to walk. He aims for Doodle to achieve these skills before starting school, keeping...

The narrator in "The Scarlet Ibis" shows signs of superstition through various beliefs shared in the story. He mentions Aunt Nicey's idea that babies born with a caul, like Doodle, are special and...