posted on July 1, 2004 10:09:18 PM new
Humpty Dumpty. He is grand, complex, and magnificent.
With Humpty Dumpty's method of dealing with words, chaos is come again. His ambition is to make communication impossible, and he is completely aware that he is well on his way. However, "the wordy semblance of profundity, which is the essence of Humpty Dumpty, turns out to be more amusing than authentic" as much of what he says means nothing. "Humpty Dumpty thinks that every simple question is a riddle, something for him to solve triumphantly, and he cannot understand that Alice, standing firmly on the ground, may be wiser than he and may really be giving advice and not seeking the answers to trifling conundrums"
In Lewis Carroll's nonsense world we are privileged to see our familiar adult society (somewhat exaggerated, so that we are sure to get the joke) through the thought of the wise child Alice . . . grown-up stupidity is impressive. The more idiotic we are, the more impressive we adults have to seem in order to carry our point . . .
Anyone who has ever walked barefoot into his child's room late at night...hates legos MM
posted on July 1, 2004 10:31:44 PM new
Now fluffy, is thus you? (she always likes to throw the amusing word around) but maybe just another good imitation? Reduced to a worthless reproduction, as they say on ebay!
So when did Humpty Dumpty get in Alice in Wonderland? Gosh, golly, I am getting old if I cant remember that. Will have re-rent the movie. Not like it was ever a book or anything, was it?
But we could all follow you around and sing I'm a humpty, she's a humpty, he's a humpty, we're all humpty dumpties.
posted on July 2, 2004 04:14:43 AM new
I hate Legos! Do you know how many Lego impressions have been imbedded in my feet throughout the years? Too many! LOL!
Some interesting interpretations of the rhyme abound. Here's one:
It's possible that 'Humpty Dumpty' refers to a powerful cannon used during the English Civil War (1642-49). It was mounted on top of the St Marys at the Wall Church in Colchester defending the city against seige in the summer of 1648 which fell 'off the wall' and couldn't be mended.
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Most scholars believe that Humpty Dumpty refers to Richard III and his fall in the last battle of Bosworth. The “wall” Humpty was sitting on though was probably not his horse but a pun, often used in riddles. The “wall” is a play on words with the word meaning “welsh” or “foreigner.” This is the same “wal” that in “walnut” (a welsh or foreign nut) and “Cornwallis.” Richard III was counting on (hence sitting on) Sir William Stanley and other foreigners in the battle but was deserted, and his troops couldn’t protect him from death.
Through the Looking Glass is a great book. I plan on reading it again. I think you need to be an adult to fully appreciate the entire thing! It's like the book Pride and Prejudice. I received it as a gift from my school teacher aunt when I was about 13. I didn't understand the book at all. I still have that copy and as an adult I think it's a wonderful book.
posted on July 2, 2004 07:41:18 AM new
BRAVO! You all make me so proud! I love, love, love, "Space Exploration"! And the mind is a Vast and Wonderful Space to explore..
I am amongst intelligence and humor...what more could one ask for! Thank You! I have just met you all and I love your minds.
Hate your Politics but love your minds.
Maggie
lol.
