TED-Ed: Jabberwocky: One of literature's best bits of nonsense | Lewis Carroll

TED-Ed: Jabberwocky: One of literature's best bits of nonsense | Lewis Carroll

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English, Arts

6th - 8th Grade

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The video presents 'Jabberwocky' by Lewis Carroll, a poem filled with imaginative and nonsensical words that create a vivid narrative. It begins with an introduction to the poem's whimsical language, followed by the first stanza that sets the scene. The narrative then warns of the Jabberwock, a fearsome creature, and describes the protagonist's preparation for battle. The poem continues with a dramatic encounter and battle with the Jabberwock, leading to a victorious return and joyous celebration. The video concludes with a repetition of the opening lines, bringing the poem full circle.

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