characters/author
This character is the narrator of The Scarlet Ibis, who reflects on his relationship with his brother Doodle.
what is brother/narrator
This tragic event happens at the end of the story, symbolizing Doodle's death
What is the death of the scarlet ibis
This quote is spoken by the narrator, expressing his feelings of shame and frustration towards his brother's limitations
What is, "It was the first time I had really seen him..."?
The scarlet ibis in the story is an example of this literary device, representing Doodle’s fragility.
What is symbolism?
This is the name of the disabled younger brother who is the central character in The Scarlet Ibis.
Who is Doodle?
The narrator pushes Doodle to learn how to do this, even though Doodle is physically unable to do it
What is walking
In this quote, the narrator reflects on his brother's fragility
What is, "I had created a monster, and I was the one who killed him"?
The phrase "the old mill" in The Scarlet Ibis is an example of this literary device, creating a sense of setting and time.
What is imagery
This author of The Scarlet Ibis is known for his works of Southern Gothic fiction and for writing about themes of human frailty.
Who is James Hurst?
The narrator recalls feeling this emotion toward Doodle, especially in the later parts of the story, as he becomes frustrated with Doodle's limitations
What is shame
This quote describes the scarlet ibis, which shows Doodle's fragility
What is, "The bird’s blood, its feathers, its fragile body... all of this was a symbol of Doodle"?
This literary device is used when the narrator foreshadows Doodle’s tragic fate with the death of the scarlet ibis.
What is foreshadowing?
This character is a symbol of fragility, representing Doodle's own vulnerabilities. The character is also an actual bird that appears in the story.
Who is the scarlet ibis
The final scene of The Scarlet Ibis occurs in this setting, where the narrator finds Doodle
The final scene of The Scarlet Ibis occurs in this setting, where the narrator finds Doodl
The narrator expresses regret with this quote, showing his realization of the consequences of pushing his brother too far
What is, "I did not know that I was trying to make him like other boys"?
The narrator’s feelings of guilt and regret in the story are examples of this literary device, as they serve to emphasize his internal conflict.
What is internal conflict?
This character, who is the narrator's main source of guilt throughout the story, is deeply affected by his brother's attempts to push him beyond his physical limitations
Who is Doodle
The narrator's motivation for teaching Doodle how to walk is partly driven by his desire to avoid this.
What is embarrassment
This quote shows the narrator’s deep guilt and loss after Doodle's death
What is, "The rain was still falling, but I was too tired to cry"?
This literary device is employed throughout the story to contrast Doodle's beauty and fragility with the harsh realities of life.
What is irony?