What are some examples of imagery in the scarlet ibis?

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What are some examples of imagery in the scarlet ibis?

Examples (Imagery)

  • “… with a tiny body that was red and shriveled like an old man’s” – simile (sense of sight)
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  • “Even death did not mar its grace, for it lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers.” –
  • “The [rain] drops stung my face like nettles.” –

Which excerpt from the scarlet ibis most foreshadows doodles death?

Specially red dead birds

What are some of the sensory images used in the the scarlet ibis?

Explanation: Hurst describes visually the “gleaming white” of the house, the “pale fence across the yard”, the “green draped parlor”, the weeds that “grew rank amid purple phlox”, the “rotting brown magnolia petals”.

What do Doodle’s lies represent for him?

In the story, Doodle’s lies are a manifestation of his desire to have control over his life. Essentially, his lies constitute the vehicle with which he can transcend his disabilities. In Doodle’s stories, everyone can fly, and no one is impeded in any way.

What is one mean thing Doodle’s brother did to him as a child?

Brother made Doodle do things out of cruelty, resentment, pride, and selfishness. Brother did not take pride in Doodle’s accomplishments. He took pride in being such a good teacher. When Doodle “failed” at the end of the story, his brother left him, another act of cruelty.

Why is Doodle given his nickname?

“Doodle” is the nickname (given to him by his older brother) because his real name (William Armstrong) was too formal a name. The nickname “Doodle” came about because when he was little he used to crawl backward, making him look just like a doodlebug.

What motivates Doodle to treat the ibis as he does?

Doodle’s empathy and connection to bird reveal his strengths, which are empathy and care towards other living beings. Beyond his identification with the ibis, Doodle treats it as he does because that is the kind of person he is. He does what he thinks is right.

Why is Doodle so shocked by the Ibis dying How might doodle look like an ibis?

Doodle looks silly burying the bird, because he has trouble with the shovel, and his family tries not to laugh. He buries the bird all by himself. When Doodle dies after straining himself too much, his brother refers to him as his scarlet ibis. He remembers Doodle’s reaction to the bird, and how they both were unique.

What is an example of a metaphor in the scarlet ibis?

The narrator describes summer as being “dead” and autumn soon to be “born.” The metaphor of seasons dying and coming to life fits with the theme of death that surrounds this story. At the beginning, Doodle is born, just like autumn will be. By the end, he has died with the summer.