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Symbolism in The Scarlet Ibis
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The Color Red
Symbolizes death, failure, and the burden of the narrator.
The Coffin
Represents the low expectations for Doodle's survival and the inevitability of death.
The Grindstone
Represents the weight of memory and the relentless passage of time.
The Storm
Represents the climax of the story and the tumultuous forces that lead to Doodle's death.
Old Woman Swamp
Symbolizes paradise, happiness, and the innocence of childhood for Doodle and the narrator.
The Casket
Symbolizes the anticipation of Doodle's death and the family's initial acceptance of his limitations.
The Scarlet Ibis
Represents the narrator's brother, Doodle, and foreshadows his tragic death.
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