Crocodile Quote by Lewis Carroll
““How doth the little crocodile Improve his shining tail, And pour the waters of the Nile On every golden scale!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, 1865
The verse humorously compares a crocodile to a dove, mocking poetic conventions with absurd imagery.
In simple terms: A crocodile boasts like a dove.
Key Takeaway
Question poetic seriousness.
Themes
satire
poetry
absurdity
Mood
playful
mocking
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- teaching poetry
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
parody
literary critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does absurd humor challenge expectations?
- What does the crocodile symbolize?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as literal.
