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Just Like Doodle And His Brother In The Scarlet Ibis

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“I did not know then that pride is a wonderful, terrible thing, a seed that bears two vines like and death.” Pride can be a good thing and at the same time a bad thing. Just like doodle and his brother in the scarlet ibis. Doodle was born not being able to walk. Him and his brother tried, and tried, but doodle always kept giving up. He barely had any encouragement from his mom and dad. Mainly all his brother. Pride can be a good thing because it gives you confidence in everything you do. Makes you feel better about yourself. It shows you can achieve anything you set you mind too. Like in the book doodle is so happy to show everyone what he has accomplished. Pride can also be a bad thing. Because, you get cocky, and think you are better than

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