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Brother's Role In The Scarlet Ibis
The Scarlet Ibis In the "Scarlet Ibis" Brother helped his little brother Doodle live life to the fullest. Brother was responsible for Doodle's life and his death. Brother was usually good to Doodle and also mean to Doodle. When Brother was mean to Doodle he was very mean. Brother was a good person. In fact he Doodle how to walk. This show he wanted help Doodle so that he would not be dumb. Brother cared about Doodle a lot that is why he taught Doodle to walk. Brother shared all the places he loved with Doodle. For example Old Woman Swamp Brother loved this place it was his favorite place in the world. Brother wanted to have a good relationship with Doodle therefore he loved Doodle. Even though Brother was not always nice to Doodle

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