The Scarlet Ibis
What is Doodle's real name?
William Armstrong
Where does this story mostly take place?
The Catacombs
What is the first sentence of the story?
"It's a hot day and I hate my wife."
What part of the old man's appearance disturbed the speaker?
The vulture's eye
What character has participated in the Lottery 77 times?
Old Man Warner
What is the purpose of the Scarlet Ibis?
To express remembrance of his late brother, who died as a child
Who plans to murder their friend and lures them away?
Montresor
What is the onomatopeia used to describe the sound of the Scrabble letters?
Clack, clack
What is the speaker's purpose of this story?
What day does the Lottery take place?
June 27th
Who or what does the dead scarlet ibis symbolize?
Doodle & his fragility
Made fun of/laughed at Montresor's family name
What item exploded after he played EXPLODES?
Air Conditioning
What caused the speaker's "sharpened senses"?
His disease/illness
How many people had to draw within the Hutchinson family?
5 (Bill, Tessie, Bill Jr, Nancy, Little Davy)
What is the speaker's internal conflict?
He has always wanted a brother, but not one that's disabled, and he struggles with feeling that Doodle is a disappointment.
How does Montresor complete his plan?
He lures Fortunato into a hole in the wall of the underground catacombs, where he is chained and closed in.
What letter did the husband choke on?
B
What major choice is used to build suspense throughout the story?
Repetition
The story is ironic because the lottery winner receives...?
Death by stoning
What negative trait motivated the speaker to teach Doodle how to walk?
Shame
What pun was used in this story?
Mason/Free Mason
What word made the husband notice that the Scrabble game was affecting real life?
EXPLODES
How does the speaker use logos to appeal to the audience?
He discusses the in-depth cover-up and disposal of the evidence.
What does Shirley Jackson use this story to say about society?
Individuals will compromise or abandon their personal moral values under the pressure (or expectation) of group influence.