About the Book Flashcards
Who is the narrator?
Brother
Why does the narrator cry when he teaches doodle to walk?
Because he taught him to walk because he was ashamed of doodle.
What was the kindest thing brother ever did for him?
Name him doodle
what is the symbolism?
The red Ibis represents doodle
What do the narrator’s tear reveal about his feelings?
that he is ashamed of Doodle even though the narrator loves him. Also shows that he is ashamed of himself.
What does Doodle do with the dead Ibis?
Doodle buries the Ibis.
How do Doodle’s experiences with the bird compare to others?
Doodle experiences more grief about the dead bird than anyone else in the family.
What motivates Doodle to treat the Ibis the way he did?
Doodle is sensitive. He may have also identifies with the birds strangeness and weakness.
Why does the narrator set the goals that he did for Doodle?
The narrator is encouraged by Doodle’s success for walking. He also longs for Doodle to fit in at school.
How are the ibis and Doodle alike?
They suffer the same fate.
Describe the narrator’s attitude towards the beginning of the story
Very mean and rude towards his brother
Describe the unusual circumstances of the doodle’s birth
big head and little body and had a disorder
What did Aunt Nicey believe the unusual circumstances would signify ?
she believed he would still live but the others believed that he would die.
What was the little brother’s nickname and what did it refer to ?
Doodle and it was referred to as to the Ibis. Doodle bug/low expectation
What is the setting
Clove of Summer to August 1910s North Carolina Farm