Have you ever read a book or story that has had absolutely no meaning to it? No matter how long or short the story or book is, somehow every author is always able to grasp the reader's attention from a paragraph to chapters. It occurs here, that the lesson of the story is brought to the front of the line for the reader to acknowledge and understand. The story "Scarlet Ibis", by James Hurst, is no different. In fact, it defines the meaning of how such petite detail can leave such a symbolic life long lesson within a miniature idea. If you look deep enough into the story you are able to find a symbolic moment in every part of the story. Three of the stories most symbolic moments or objects are the presence of Doodle's casket, the ability for Doodle to walk and run, and Doodle's death...