A Watership Down by Richard Adams. This essay compares the functions of the rabbits to those functions of our society, making it more than a children's story.
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The novel Watership Down by Richard Adams was originally created for the author's children on a car trip to Stratford. The story is not merely a fictional adventure created for children though. It has many aspects that reflect the modern world, history, new ideas, and human characteristics. These concepts and symbols make the novel appealing to both children and adults.
Watership Down is based from the perspective of the rabbits; they speak to eachother civilly. …
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…of rabbits from that of cuddly rabbits into heroes who fought for dominance, freedom and survival. It was written with biological realism unheard of in children's fiction. The rabbits hunt for food, watch for enemies and threats, and adapt to changes in environment. It is life and death to them. This novel has become more than a children's story, but a story that can be enjoyed by all who can appreciate the quality of life.
…of rabbits from that of cuddly rabbits into heroes who fought for dominance, freedom and survival. It was written with biological realism unheard of in children's fiction. The rabbits hunt for food, watch for enemies and threats, and adapt to changes in environment. It is life and death to them. This novel has become more than a children's story, but a story that can be enjoyed by all who can appreciate the quality of life.
