The Scarlet Ibis

Front

What does the scarlet ibis symbolize?

Back

Doodle

Front

What drives the narrator's desire to help Doodle walk?

Back

Insecurity, pride, and family, but not safety.

Front

Why does Doodle bury the scarlet ibis?

Back

He feels compassion toward the bird.

Front

What do the graveyard flowers at the beginning of the story communicate?

Back

There will most likely be a death.

Front

What did Brother force Doodle to do in order to leave the barn loft?

Back

Touch the coffin.

Front

What is the significance of the scarlet ibis's death?

Back

It foreshadows Doodle's own fate.

Front

How does the narrator's pride affect his relationship with Doodle?

Back

It leads to both motivation and cruelty.

Front

What role does family play in Doodle's life?

Back

Family expectations influence the narrator's actions toward Doodle.

Front

What does the narrator's journey symbolize in the story?

Back

The struggle between love and pride.

Front

How does the setting contribute to the themes of the story?

Back

The Southern setting reflects themes of beauty and death.