PPT-“The Scarlet Ibis”

Symbolism Maria Ortega 1B The last graveyard flowers were blooming and their smell drifted through every room of our house speaking softly the names of our dead This quote shows that Doodle and the Ibis resemble each other because they both die and it also connects to Doodle because they first gave him a name that would look nice on a tomb stone. By James Hurst. “Bleeding” Tree. Baby born in a caul. Baby born in a caul. Doodlebug (. Antlion. ). Doodlebug (. Antlion. ). Kids in 1920. Kids in 1920. N. Carolina Swamp. N. Carolina Swamp. World War I. Ms. Burton. What is a Symbol?. Symbol: A word or object that stands for another word or object. The object or word can be seen with the eye or not visible.. For example, what is the symbol for peace? . By James Hurst. . . .the “Clove” of seasons. Clove is a noun here – from the verb “to cleave” or to split. . A cleaver is a knife used by butchers. . Cloves are a spice. . The clove of seasons is the split between two seasons – not quite summer and not quite fall.. Symbolism occurs when one object or entity within a literary work represents another object or entity completely separate from itself. .. Example. : “Mockingbirds . don’t do one thing but make music. Ixchelle Pollock English 9 Honors 3A. James Hurst. James Hurst was born January 1, 1922 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He went to North Carolina State College and studied chemical engineering. Also he did military service during WWII . He then went to Julliard School of Music in New York and Italy to become an opera singer. In 1951 he changed his mind AGAIN and became a banker in New York for an amount of time. He liked to write plays and stories whenever he could. “The Scarlet Ibis” was written in July 1960 and earned “widespread recognition”. James Hurst then passed away on August 6, 1995. Leaving his wife . pp. 333-344. “The Scarlet Ibis” . pp. 333-344. Summary. : The narrator has to care for his younger brother Doodle, who is physically disabled. The narrator is frustrated by this burden, but succeeds in teaching Doodle to walk. After the narrator leaves Doodle in the middle of a storm, Doodle dies trying to meet the narrator’s expectations.. www The World of Scarlet Ibis Ideas for exploring Scarlet Ibis by Gill Lewis with pupils in Years 5 - 7 www .oxfordchildrens.co.uk Scarlet Ibis Introduction Twelve - year - old Scarlet looks after he . . .the “Clove” of seasons. Clove is a noun here – from the verb “to cleave” or to split. . A cleaver is a knife used by butchers. . Cloves are a spice. . The clove of seasons is the split between two seasons – not quite summer and not quite fall.. PROMPT. Write an expository essay analyzing the figurative language, imagery, and symbols used by the author to create the tone . or . develop the theme of the story.. Thesis Sentence. James . Hurst creates a . The Scarlet Ibis. Grindstone. –a rotating solid stone wheel used for sharpening, shaping. Prim. – precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.. Caul. – covering head of child at . Scarlet Ibis . (Seaworld.org). An exotic red bird. Solid scarlet except for black wing tips; bill is long, thin and curved downward; neck is long and slender; legs are also long and thin with partially webbed feet; juveniles are dull, grayish . Setting. Time: 1912-1918—World War I; . summer. Place: North Carolina; cotton farm; Old Woman Swamp. .. Point of View. “The Scarlet Ibis” is told through first person point of view.. The narrator is Doodle’s older brother.. Example: = Head over Heels. . Warm Up Answers. History repeats itself. You’re under arrest. Update. Point blank range. Walk in the park. Similes, Metaphors and Symbols in “The Scarlet Ibis”. Caul (N). a. . part. of the . amnion. sometimes covering the head of a child . at. . birth.. . Careen (V). (of. a vehicle) to lean, sway, . or. tip to one side while in . motion:. . The. . car.