Thursday, June 26, 2014

What conflict in "The Scarlet Ibis" could fit with Man vs. TECHNOLOGY?I have to do a conflict chart and I already found conflicts for man vs. man,...

I think you may be able to argue that little Doodle could
have benefited from modern medical technology had he been given the chance. The family
just seemed to accept the doctor's verdict after Doodle was born that he would not
survive for long. Had they gotten a second or third opinion, they might have found a
physician who could have helped him more. His inability to walk could have been helped
by braces even during the time period of the story, and heart medication must have been
available as well. A doctor willing to operate on Doodle may have also found a way to
help him, thereby assuring the family that he would be with them much longer than he
was. A tutor or private teacher could have helped him catch up somewhat with his special
educational needs. Of course, had Doodle been born several decades later, even more
scientific and medical advancements would have been available to help
him.

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