Deconstuction of the poem Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll

The Poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll displays a theme of heroism and
heroic quests. It is reinforced by the many made up words Carroll used and the sound
devices in the poem. In the poem a boy ventures out on a quest to kill the Jabberwocky, a
monster, he kills the Jabberwocky and returns home where he is celebrated. The first
quatrain in the poem gives a setting for the "story." It seems to be a creepy place, maybe
a swamp. For example, 'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves did gyre gimble in the wabe
(1st Quatrain)" projects an image of some kind of creature moving around in someth…