Jabberwocky
By: Lewis Carroll
By Sydney Bolz
Theme
Parents are proud when their child faces their fears.
Imagery
"frumious Bandersnatch"(8)
This shows a furious creature the boy has to face.
"whiffling"(15)
This is the noise that is used to describe when the Jabberwocky enters.
"galumphing"(20)
This is the creepy sound made when the Jabberwocky's head is cut off.
Sound Devices
"gyre and gimble"(2)
This describes the eerie area where the battle happens.
"snicker-snack"(18)
This is the sound the sword made when the boy slayed the Jabberwocky.
"beamish boy"(22)
This is describing how happy the father is when the boy kills the Jabberwocky.
Rhyme
"wabe"(2) "outgabe"(4)
This helps describe the setting.
"catch"(6) "Bandersnatch"(8)
This describes the fearsome creatures.
"flame"(14) "came"(16)
These words help describe the ferocious Jabberwocky.
Why I like this poem
I like this poem because Lewis Carroll is a great writer and I love they way he describes the Jabberwocky.