Characters
What is The original Name of the character "Doodle" In the story?
William Armstrong
Why was the Mahogany Coffin Made in the beginning of the story?
Because nobody thought he would make it to an old age.
What character in the story says the following
"Dead birds is bad luck! Specially red dead birds"
Aunt Nicey
What is an example of foreshadowing in the story?
The Mahogany casket
What year was this story written?
1961
who is The aunt in the story
Aunt Nicey
Why did Brother Teach Doodle How to Walk?
Because he was embarrassed of having an invalid brother.
When they say "Not all there" In the story , what do they mean?
Not all the way developed. Not aware of surroundings or himself
What is an example of imagery in the story?
The description of the storm
What year was the author born?
1922
Why did they name him William Armstrong?
To make up for him being "invalid"
Where did they go to teach Doodle his lessons?
Horsehead Landing , Old woman swamp.
When Doodle says "It's so pretty. So , pretty , pretty , pretty" What is he referring to?
The grass in the swamp
What is an example of a simile in the story?
"He wasn't a crazy crazy like old Miss Leedie"
What themes/styles is he known for writing (James Hurst)
Dramatic and very emotional stories
Why is the older brother just named as "brother" and not an actual name?
Because he is seen as not an important character , because the story is all about Doodle
What did the Scarlet Ibis bird represent throughout the story?
Death and a sign of bad luck. Slight foreshadowing
In the end of the story when brother says "Lets go Doodle" What is he unaware of?
Doodle has already died.
what is an example of a hyperbole in this story?
"With a body shriveled like an old man"
What is the main purpose of this story?
To teach a lesson on pridefullness
President Wilson
How did Doodle's death impact the remainder of the story?
We know that Brother feels insane guilt and feels bad for how he treated Doodle.
When Doodle says "Brother , don't leave me! Don't leave me!" What scene are we in , in the story?
The death of Doodle
What is an example of personification in this story?
"Tying a big tail on a small kite"
What is the authors name
James Hurst