The Scarlet Ibis
How does Doodle's reaction to the dead bird compare to those of his family members?
The Scarlet Ibis
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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.