The Scarlet Ibis - Short Story Summary

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What is the significance of the scarlet ibis in the story?

  • It symbolizes Doodle's vibrant and fragile life. (correct)
  • It marks the beginning of Doodle's illness.
  • It foreshadows the narrator's death.
  • It represents the narrator's love for nature.

How does the episode in the barn loft contribute to the story's theme?

  • It showcases Doodle's resilience in the face of adversity.
  • It highlights the narrator's cruelty and pride. (correct)
  • It emphasizes Doodle's fear of death.
  • It demonstrates the brothers' bond and love for each other.

In what way does the Old Woman Swamp play a significant role in the narrative?

  • It serves as a source of beauty and solace for Doodle and the narrator. (correct)
  • It symbolizes Doodle's longing for freedom.
  • It showcases the narrator's indifference to nature.
  • It represents a place of danger for Doodle.

What major event foreshadows Doodle's death at the end of the story?

<p>The scarlet ibis landing in the bleeding tree (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Brother upset when Doodle kept stepping on his shoes during the storm?

<p>He felt they had failed to accomplish their goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character in 'The Scarlet Ibis' is portrayed as superstitious, religious, and pleasant?

<p>Aunt Nicey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What nickname does the narrator give to William Armstrong?

<p>Doodlebug (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Brother's pride influence his actions towards Doodle in the story?

<p>It causes him to be cruel and push Doodle beyond his limits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What symbolic significance does the scarlet ibis hold in the story?

<p>It foreshadows Doodle's death. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the scarlet ibis symbolize in the story?

<p>Doodle's death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the casket in the story?

<p>It foreshadows Doodle's death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element serves as a catalyst for Doodle's death?

<p>The storm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what point of view is 'The Scarlet Ibis' narrated?

<p>First-person (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color red symbolize in the story?

<p>Death (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is nature significant in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?

<p>It foreshadows Doodle's death (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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