"The Scarlet Ibis" By James Hurst Characterization of Doodle William Armstrong, also known as Doodle, was a character in "The Scarlet Ibis". ... To start with, Doodle was a strong determined little boy. ... There was not much hope for poor little Doodle at the beginning. ... All of this was accomplished by a little boy that everyone thought would not live past infancy. ... Also, when the fallin Scarlet Ibis died Doolde made a special effort to make sure the bird had a proper burial. ...

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In the short story "The Scarlet Ibis," James Hurst writes about the struggles and hardships of two young brothers. ... The simple fact that brother had to haul Doodle all the way up to the barn loft in a wagon proves exactly how much he will do for his own entertainment and how little he cares of Doodles feelings. ... Brother shows little concern for Doodle and pushes him beyond his capabilities for his own selfish reasons. ...

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It was then she decided not to tell [Richard] yet about [his child John]. ...That night [Richard] cut his wrists with his razor and he was found... dead among the scarlet sheets." ... The little things add up to the one big issue for John, his father resents him. ...

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"(21) He also describes himself "to a great degree, self taught"(21) It seems that his father is not interested enough in what his son is studying, and takes little notice of what he is doing. The first tragedy in his life occurs when he is seventeen and his mother dies having contracted Scarlet Fever from Elizabeth, his adoptive sister, while nursing her. ...

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In the text, there are several references to Heaven and Hell (the constant evocation of the fire with the "scarlet devils" on the cans, p.162, "Damnation!"... The narrator has this information and gives it to the reader in different places: "walking a little...a stolen horse thirty years ago" p.164. ...

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