The Scarlet Ibis
How does Doodle's reaction to the dead bird compare to those of his family members?
The Scarlet Ibis
The Scarlet Ibis
Doodle is particularly struck by the death of this bird; he wants to bury him, but their mother refuses, saying it might carry disease. Doodle finds a way to carry it by the neck with a piece of string and buries it anyway, and the family watches from the window while he does.