Characters
Who is the narrator of The Scarlet Iblis?
Doodle's brother
What state does the story take place in?
North Carolina
Why was Doodle different from other kids?
He was born sick and weak
What does the scarlet ibis represent?
Doodle
What does “scarlet” mean?
Bright red
What is Doodle's real name?
Willam Armstrong
What natural event happens near the end of the story?
A storm
What does Brother make Doodle do that’s amazing?
Learn to walk, swim, fight, Climb, and Run
What color is a symbol of both beauty and death?
Red
What does “ibis” mean?
A tropical bird with long legs and a curved beak
Why does Brother give him the nickname “Doodle”?
Because he crawled backward like a doodlebug
What time period is the story set in?
Around World War I
What bird falls from the tree and dies?
The scarlet ibis
What is one main theme of the story?
Pride can hurt the ones we love
What does “pride” mean?
Feeling good about yourself or someone you love
How does Brother feel about Doodle when he’s born?
He’s disappointed and ashamed because Doodle is weak and sickly.
Where do the boys spend most of their time playing?
Old Woman Swamp
What happens when Brother runs ahead during the storm?
Doodle dies trying to keep up
Why is the ibis like Doodle?
Both are fragile and die in a storm
What does “fragile” mean?
Easily broken or delicate
What does Doodle’s death reveal about human nature?
It shows people can hurt others by letting pride get in the way of love.
What season does Doodle die in?
Fall
Why does Brother cry at the end?
He realizes his pride caused Doodle’s death
What lesson does the narrator learn?
Love is more important than pride
What does “symbol” mean?
Something that stands for something else