Clearly even in their location in the States war is reaching and changing the lives of Doodle and his brother. Thus, these details of setting create a morose, depressing mood that reflects the impact of the war on all aspects of society and the lives of Doodle and the narrator.

The setting of the story is important as it highlights the central theme of the story.

In “The Scarlet Ibis,” the setting is in North Carolina during the early 1900s. Theme The central idea or message of a story. It is often a perception about life or human nature.

The setting foreshadows the plot because a storm is brewing and approaching them; likewise, a major event is about to occur. Doodle like the scarlet ibis? Doodle is sympathetic and immediately buries the scarlet ibis after it is killed in the storm.

Brother relates that Doodle’s “favorite lie” is about a boy named Peter, who has a resplendent peacock for a pet. According to Doodle, Peter’s golden robe shines brighter than the sun itself, and when he walks past the sunflowers, they turn towards him.

Why does he cry when his family congratulates him for his efforts? He was ashamed of his motive (pride). What is the narrator’s motivation? “I would teach him to run, to swim, to climb trees, and to fight.”

“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.

When Brother leaves Doodle in the rain, it is clear that he is angry that Doodle has failed. Doodle already collapsed in the mud after getting out of the boat, and both boys realize Doodle is not going to run. So Brother’s dream of a “regular” brother is dead.

Why does the narrator leave Doodle in the storm at the end of the story? He realized that he was not going to be able to accomplish his plans for Doodle, and his streak of cruelty came back.