2616 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<7843620DF8A35040AC6E6662CCE9086E>]/Index[2594 36]/Info 2593 0 R/Length 106/Prev 346984/Root 2595 0 R/Size 2630/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream There were no birds to fly. Self-effacing, yet having an expressive critical ability; reveling in the possibilities of fancy, though thoroughly at home with the sophisticated nuances of logic and mathematics, Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) was an individual who, through his rare and diversified literary gifts and power of communication, Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, Sarah and Evan Gregory read The Walrus and The Carpenter. He provides hints that show how things are not as predictable as they first seem. Holden made sure to include in his poem very similar elements that could be found . To satisfy their glut. The Carpenter said nothing but His deliberate description of exaggerated emotion creates a humorous tone. 'The Walrus and the Carpenter' is a narrative poem famous for the themes of death and betrayal. Carroll uses repetition to make these lines feel song-like, as if they are part of a larger musical narrative. Their coats were brushed, their faces washed. What makes a sequel as good as the first? B. George's father wanted to go to a baseball game for his birthday but he couldn't afford it, so George paid for them to see a baseball game, for his dads birthday. Since it first appeared, it has become very popular, and has been published in a variety of forms. C. George's father wanted to go to a baseball game for his birthday, but he couldn't afford it, so George paid for them to see a baseball game for his dad's birthday. Stanza 1 - Carroll creates an impossible situation by allowing the sun to shine when, "it was the middle of the night". The Walrus is one of the two personalities; the . He also uses sibilance and personification in the first line to describe the sun and how it was shining on the sea. B. And shook his heavy head Is what we chiefly need: Some, including the character Loki in the film Dogma, interpret the Walrus to be a caricature of the Buddha and the Carpenter to be a caricature of Jesus Christ. We cannot do with more than four, Holden (pdf) File Type pdf Downloads >20,000 File Size 340KB View File Download Scoring Rubric for Text-Based Writing Prompts Personification occurs when a poet imbues a non-human creature or object with human characteristics. Friendships can be more rewarding than expected. Swept it for half a year. To create the perfect outfit, you must have a blousy shirt, a pair of dark blue jeans, and an exquisite pair of shoes. "I doubt it," said the Carpenter,And shed a bitter tear.[1]. They allow the texts to be more lifelike and appealing to the readers. The Oysters trust Walrus and Carpenter and follow their orders exactly. Part A: In Text 1, how does Carroll develop a pattern of surprise? D. A friendly letter has five parts: heading; greeting; body; closing; and signature. Put together a cast of classmates to read "The Walrus and the Carpenter." Assign one person to be the narrator and others to perform the speaking parts. Learn more about creating your own text-dependent questions. Academy of American Poets, 75 Maiden Lane, Suite 901, New York, NY 10038. Interesting Literature is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk. In Chapter Four, Tweedledum and Tweedledee Read More View All. Name two details from the text that support its main theme. Thank you for sharing! The Carpenter said nothing but The poem told of the titular characters' nighttime stroll along a beach, during which they chanced upon a group of oysters.Despite the disapproval of the eldest oyster, they convinced . Holden's Source Material J.T. *Parallel Phrases. The eldest oyster decided it was not in his best interest to try anything new. The eldest Oyster looked at him,But never a word he said;The eldest Oyster winked his eye, And shook his heavy head Meaning to say he did not choose To leave the oyster-bed. If seven maids with seven mops Our group collected (fewer, less) aluminum cans than any other. When I woke up this morning I decided to make breakfast but when I opened the refrigerator door there was hardly any food inside of it. D. Hannah found a lost puppy in her yard, and wanted to keep it, however she knew she needed to look for its owners first. George's father wanted to go to a baseball game for his birthday, but he couldn't afford it so George paid for them to see a baseball game for his dads birthday. "But not on us!" And whether pigs have wings.. Throughout history, there have been several interpretations in regard to who they represent or if they represent anyone at all. The moon was shining sulkily, Because she thought the sun Had got no business to be there After the day was done-- "It's very rude of him," she said, "To . The walrus begins to feel conflicted over tricking the oyster's. Are very good indeed *Review comma usage. And this was scarcely odd, because If seven maids with seven mopsSwept it for half a year,Do you suppose, the Walrus said,That they could get it clear?I doubt it, said the Carpenter,And shed a bitter tear. But four young Oysters hurried up,All eager for the treat: Their coats were brushed, their faces washed,Their shoes were clean and neat And this was odd, because, you know,They hadn't any feet. Walrus and Carpenter Head Back - Holden 'It seems a shame,' the Builder sobbed, 'To bring this feast to shut.' To which the eldest did agree, And none there could rebut Shining with all his might: The precise meaning of the poem remains elusive, but it remains a popular poem and a classic example of Victorian nonsense verse. A friendly letter has five parts: heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature. D. It is correct as is. When you go out today, get some milk, drop off the mail, and pick up your sister. D. The daily newspaper contains four sections: news, sports, entertainment, and classified ads. The meter alternates throughout the poem between iambic tetrameter and iambic trimeter. They were together, walking close to one another. "To come and spoil the fun!" And then they rested on a rock For instance, the transition between lines three and four of the first stanza and lines one and two of the fifth stanza. "I deeply sympathize." Poem Solutions Limited International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct,London, EC1A 2BN, United Kingdom. A dismal thing to do! Those of the largest size, (17), "After weve brought them out so far, They said, "it would be grand!" Holden, Track each student's skills and progress in your Mastery dashboards. Extricated from its context and considered as a freestanding work, "The Walrus and the Carpenter" is a bizarre animal fable seemingly devised by topsy-turvy Aesop, offering a moral warning against following seductive strangers. A friendly letter has five parts; heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature. Clappies for one of my favourite poets and one of my favourite poems. And all the little Oysters stood One has to move forward in order to comfortably resolve a phrase or sentence. Along the briny beach: There were no birds to fly. The Walrus and the Carpenter. endstream endobj startxref My favourites were 'The Walrus & The Carpenter Head Back' and 'The Bottle & The Biscuit Box', but they were all fantastic. The poem is recited in chapter four, by Tweedledum and Tweedledee to Alice. "To talk of many things: I almost see it as the young and inexperienced are duped into thinking they are going to go have fun when instead their demise was planned. The Carpenter said nothing but A loaf of bread, the Walrus said, Swept it for half a year, The analysis of some of the literary devices used in this poem has been given below. The Walrus wonders it would be seven maids with seven mops could get the job done if they worked for half a year. The Walrus and the Carpenter. the Oysters cried, Turning a little blue. Or at least, such a fanciful interpretation might be tenable, if it werent for the fact that, as we mentioned above, Carroll nearly wrote a poem called The Walrus and the Butterfly. Text The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright-- 'The Walrus and the Carpenter' is a poem recited by the fat twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, to Alice in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass (1871). And waited in a row. With sobs and tears he sorted out Personification, song, consistent rhyme schemes, and metrical patterns, as well as aspects of story-telling, are all part of this genre of poetry. "A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, Along the briny beach: We cannot do with more than four, To give a hand to each.". Four other Oysters followed them,And yet another four; And thick and fast they came at last, And more and more and more All hopping through the frothy waves, And scrambling to the shore. A. The Walrus and the Carpenter tricks the naive Oysters into attending a dinner outside of their home. "That they could get it clear?" A. This question is meant to be humorous, playing into the genre of nonsense poetry that Carroll is best known for. They are curious to see what will happen next. We respond to all comments too, giving you the answers you need. ' The Walrus and the Carpenter' by Lewis Carroll is an eighteen- stanza poem that is separated into sets of six lines. Still she haunts me, phantomwise,Alice moving under skiesNever seen by waking eyes. But answer came there none O Oysters, said the Carpenter,Youve had a pleasant run!Shall we be trotting home again?But answer came there none And this was scarcely odd, becauseTheyd eaten everyone.. Yao took Melina to the races on Saturday so she watched him race his friend Lucas car. The carpenter does not show any regret for what theyve done and just continues repairing the food. Its very rude of him, she said, Then, even more prominent are all the examples of the walrus speaking. achievethecore.org's digital tools and resources for teachers have been made possible by contributions from teachers across the country as well as through generous support from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and the GE Foundation. Be wary of strangers and careful with trust. Of cabbages and kings The author of this article, Dr Oliver Tearle, is a literary critic and lecturer in English at Loughborough University. Part A: In stanzas 3 and 4 of Text 2, which tone is created by the words that are used to describe the setting? The sun was shining on the sea, They thanked him much for that. D. When I woke up this morning, I decided to make breakfast, but when I opened the refrigerator door, there was hardly any food inside of it. The inexperienced young oysters go behind the walrus while he talks idly about unnecessary things. The oysters show no mercy. "If this were only cleared away," Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, The eldest Oyster looked at him,But never a word he said:The eldest Oyster winked his eye,And shook his heavy head Meaning to say he did not chooseTo leave the oyster-bed. The Walrus and the Carpenter Walked on a mile or so, And then they rested on a rock Conveniently low: And all the little oysters stood And waited in a row. 'To bring this feast to shut.' And you are very nice! These poems appeal to all age groups due to their outlandish settings, invented words, and otherworldly characters. C. A friendly letter has five parts, heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature. The billows smooth and bright What makes a sequel as good as the first? Because the Sun had no business to do the Moon's job at night. After weve brought them out so far, The moon was shining sulkily,Because she thought the sunHad got no business to be there After the day was done "It's very rude of him," she said, "To come and spoil the fun!". D. Yao took Melina to the races on Saturday, so she watched him race his friend Lucas' car. A reading of Lewis Carrolls classic piece of nonsense verse by Dr Oliver Tearle. Then do a dramatic reading of the poem. Part B: Which stanza from Text 1 best supports the answer to Part A? Conveniently low: And all the little Oysters stood. But four young Oysters hurried up, The daily newspaper contains four sections, news, sports, entertainment, and classified ads. The story of The Walrus and the Carpenter is, in one sense, the story of encroachment and entitlement: the sun upon the moons territory or time, the walrus and the carpenters upon the oysters, which they presume to eat because they can. What does lament mean as it is used in the lines above? The Walrus and the Carpenter Were walking close at hand; They wept like anything to see Such quantities of sand "If this were only cleared away," They said, "it would be grand!" "If seven maids with seven mops Swept it for half a year, Do you suppose," the Walrus said, "That they could get it clear?" "I doubt it," said . And then they rested on a rock A friendly letter has five parts heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature. J.T. And yet another four; And waited in a row. Four other Oysters followed them,And yet another four;And thick and fast they came at last,And more, and more, and more All hopping through the frothy waves,And scrambling to the shore. His famous novels include Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. If this were only cleared away, "No hurry!" Image: John Tenniels illustration for Lewis Carrolls The Walrus and the Carpenter (1871), via Wikimedia Commons. They climb up to follow the two along the beach. 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