Parallel In The Scarlet Ibis By James Hurst

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“Even death did not mar its grace, for it lay on earth like a broken vase.” (562) In James Hurst’s magnificent short story The scarlet Ibis, the parallel between Doodle and the scarlet ibis is clear. Then digging deeper into the text, one can see the similarities between Doodle and the scarlet ibis and this is important because life is brief and you cannot let the ones you love slip away.
“The bird began to flutter, but the wings were uncoordinated” (561) like the bird, Doodle “crawled backward, as if he were in reverse and could not change gears.” (556) Similar to the scarlet ibis, Doodle was crippled and fragile. Although Doodle was physically delayed and his joy made him lovely and the joy that he had hidden his imperfections. When the