The Jabberwocky's always been one of my favorites. It's such a great linguistic experiment--the fact that we can understand, even imperfectly, the story that he tells is such a testament to the power of language, its structures, and the human mind that deciphers even when the words are wholly invented.
I love those last two lines; they remind me of a peaceful contemplation before continuing on the journey of life.
ReplyDeleteThe Jabberwocky's always been one of my favorites. It's such a great linguistic experiment--the fact that we can understand, even imperfectly, the story that he tells is such a testament to the power of language, its structures, and the human mind that deciphers even when the words are wholly invented.
ReplyDeletei definitely have a tattoo of the jabberywocky
ReplyDelete:-D LEWIS CAROL IS MY FAVORITE!!!