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The rabbit presses back her ears, Turns back her liquid…

“The rabbit presses back her ears, Turns back her liquid, anguished eyes And crouches low: then with wild spring Spurts from the terror of his oncoming To be choked back, the wire ring Her frantic effort throttling: Piteous brown ball of quivering fears!” quote by D.H. Lawrence
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““The rabbit presses back her ears, Turns back her liquid, anguished eyes And crouches low: then with wild spring Spurts from the terror of his oncoming To be choked back, the wire ring Her frantic effort throttling: Piteous brown ball of quivering fears!””

D.H. Lawrence

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A rabbit's desperate struggle illustrates raw terror and the instinct to escape overwhelming danger.

In simple terms: A rabbit fights fear and tries to escape.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and confront fear directly.

Themes

fear survival instinct vulnerability

Mood

tense urgent

Type

literary emotive

When to use this quote

  • wildlife observation
  • stress management
  • creative expression
  • education

Key Concepts

animal behavior psychology poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when trapped by fear?
  • What can the rabbit teach about resilience?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on fear may amplify anxiety.

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