Question

thursday - january 15th
warm - up
what should you include in a summary?
a summary should include the main idea of the text,
the key supporting details that develop that idea, and
the conclusion or final thought
lesson frame
frame - understanding character complexity deepens
our comprehension of literature and human nature.

closure
is brother a complex character? write a paragraph explaining your response
including at least two character traits with evidence for each from the text, and
detailed explanations of how each textual evidence supports your claim.
yes, brother is a complex character. he displays a mix of
traits that show he is smart and

Explanation:

To complete the closure paragraph, we identify a contrasting, complex trait for Brother (from The Scarlet Ibis, the text this refers to) and pair it with textual evidence and analysis, alongside the noted "Smart" trait.

1. For the "Smart" trait: Brother uses his intelligence to create physical therapy exercises for Doodle, like teaching him to walk by designing a makeshift pull-up bar and setting incremental goals. This shows his clever, strategic side, driven by a desire to help Doodle fit in.
2. For a contrasting complex trait: Brother is also cruel. When Doodle fails to meet his harsh training goals before the deadline, Brother leaves him stranded in a storm out of frustration and embarrassment. This act reveals his selfish, unkind side, creating depth and complexity as it conflicts with his caring actions.

Answer:

Yes, Brother is a complex character. He displays a mix of traits that show he is Smart and cruel. Brother demonstrates his intelligence through the creative, structured physical therapy he designs for Doodle: he crafts a makeshift pull-up bar and sets small, incremental goals to help Doodle learn to walk, using his strategic thinking to try to help his brother fit in with their peers. However, he also shows profound cruelty; when Doodle cannot keep up with his harsh, accelerated training schedule to master more physical skills before the start of school, Brother abandons Doodle alone in a raging thunderstorm out of frustration and embarrassment over Doodle's "failures." This clash of his caring, clever intentions and his selfish, unkind actions reveals his complexity, as he is not purely good or bad, but a flawed, realistic human being shaped by a mix of love, pride, and frustration.