Talking About "The Crocodile" by Lewis Carroll

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Jaegyum: Hey Jaeyi, did you read the poem "The Crocodile" by Lewis Carroll? Our English teacher asked us to discuss it.

Jaeyi: Yes, I did! It was quite strange and funny. The crocodile seems very deceiving.

Jaegyum: Exactly! The poem says, "How cheerfully he seems to grin, How neatly spreads his claws, And welcomes little fishes in, With gently smiling jaws!" It makes him sound so friendly, but we know crocodiles are dangerous.

Jaeyi: It's like the poem is using irony. The words make you think one thing, but the reality of a crocodile is very different. The blog post you sent, the one from study53.tistory.com, talks about how Lewis Carroll often used nonsense and playful language to explore serious ideas. Maybe this poem is about how appearances can be misleading?

Jaegyum: That makes sense. The "neatly spreads his claws" part is especially chilling because claws aren't for being friendly! It creates a very vivid image in my mind.

Jaeyi: Mine too! And "gently smiling jaws" is such a contrast to what a crocodile's jaws actually do. It's a clever way to make the reader think.

Jaegyum: So, do you think the poem is just a funny warning about crocodiles, or is there a deeper meaning?

Jaeyi: I think there might be a deeper meaning, like the blog post suggested. Maybe it's about not trusting people just because they seem nice on the outside.

Jaegyum: That's a good point. It could be a lesson about being careful and not being fooled by appearances.

Jaeyi: What was your favorite part of the poem?

Jaegyum: I think the first stanza, with the contrast between the cheerful grin and the dangerous claws, is the most striking. What about you?

Jaeyi: I liked the line "And pours the waters of the Nile On every golden scale!" It creates a grand image of the crocodile. Even though he's dangerous, the poem also makes him seem a bit majestic.

Jaegyum: That's true. It's a very interesting poem. I'm glad our teacher asked us to read and discuss it.

Jaeyi: Me too! It makes you think about how language can be used in different ways.

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