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Watership Down

Watership Down is a fantasy novel about a group of rabbits. Written by Richard Adams, Watership Down follows the rabbits as they try to escape their burrow.

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What type of satire is used in Watership Down?

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"Watership Down" uses social and political satire as animals in the story mirror human society. Through anthropomorphism, the rabbits' behaviors and struggles reflect real-world issues, such as leadership, power dynamics, and environmental destruction. By presenting these themes in a fantasy setting, the novel invites readers to reflect on their own beliefs and behaviors.

What two things does Bigwig want from Kehaar in Watership Down?

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Bigwig wants Kehaar to help them find a new warren to settle in, as well as to provide information on the locations of other dangers in the area.

Who are the hutch rabbits in Watership Down book?

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The hutch rabbits in Watership Down are a group of rabbits who live in captivity in a hutch on the farm of the antagonist, General Woundwort. They are contrasted with the wild rabbits of Watership Down who have escaped and live free in the countryside. The hutch rabbits are portrayed as living in fear and captivity, symbolizing the struggle between freedom and control in the story.

What is the authors purpose for Watership Down?

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The author's purpose for Watership Down is to tell an engaging and adventurous story about a group of rabbits seeking a new home. Through this tale, the author explores themes of friendship, courage, and survival, while also highlighting the impact of human actions on the environment and wildlife. Ultimately, the book offers a reflection on leadership and the importance of community in facing challenges.

What is an appropriate age to read Watership Down?

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Watership Down is typically recommended for readers aged 12 and up. The novel contains themes of survival, loyalty, and friendship, but also includes some violent and intense scenes that may be too mature for younger readers.

What did hazels warren look like in Watership Down?

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In "Watership Down," Hazel’s warren is described as a large, spacious burrow with multiple entrances and exits. It is hidden and well-protected, surrounded by thick hedges and lush vegetation. The warren is carefully designed with ventilation shafts and escape routes in case of danger.

Does Fiver die in Watership Down?

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The book does not actually come out and say "Fiver dies", it's inferred when Hazel-rah dies of old age (the book does say he lived longer than most rabbits) and joins El-ahrairah's owsla that Fiver is dead.

Which Rabbit was telepathic in Watership Down?

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Fiver was the telepathic rabbit in "Watership Down." He had the ability to sense danger and communicate with others through a form of extrasensory perception.

Why did bigwig join the journey in Watership Down?

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Bigwig joined the journey to Watership Down because he recognized Hazel's leadership qualities and bravery and believed in his vision for creating a safe and thriving warren. Additionally, he wanted to escape the oppressive and violent environment of his previous warren, Efrafa.

Why was Watership Down banned in the soviet union?

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"Watership Down" was banned in the Soviet Union due to its perceived ideological content that went against the communist regime. The novel was seen as promoting individualism, which went against the collectivist ideals of communism. Additionally, the book contained themes of freedom and resistance against oppressive authority, which were considered threatening to the government.

What is the conflict of Watership Down?

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It is a rather violent tale about animal life ( Rabbits) in the wild., the title suggests, for example a Naval battle. I did a newspaper article called Battleship Down! about the USS New Jersey- citing it would not be a good tourist attraction in 1978. Honestly I thought Watership Down was about a sea battle, akin to Sink the Bismarck! thus the sinking of the prime target would be the climax. it was not.l Odd title- but a violent film.

What is the author's tone in the novel Watership Down?

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To make us worried and scared about the rabbits on their journey.

Why is the book called Watership Down?

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because the author wanted to call it that The name is taken from the rabbits' destination, Watership Down, a hill in north Hampshire, England, near where Author, Richard Adams, grew up.

How is calypso an allusion in Watership Down?

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Calypso was the ship used by Jacques Cousteau for oceanographic work. It was a converted French navy Minesweeper. the film title Watership Down! suggests a Naval battle, but it is actually abour warfare among rabbits. the origin of the title is not quite stated, perhaps it was near a shipyard or marina.

What are the five most significant incidents in the book of Watership Down?

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When they were in cowslips warren

When they left Sadleford

When holly told them that bigwig was right

When they were escaping efrafa

When they went to nuthanger farm

When they found Kahaar

When they were escaping with the does from Efrafa

When the rabbits from Efrafa attacked the honeycomb

When they found Watership down

When Fiver had his Vision that they were going to die

When they rescue Clover from nuthanger farm

When they freed the dog

When the dog attacked Efrafen rabbits

When hazel dies at the end

What was the name of the Rabbit General in Watership Down?

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The "chief rabbit" is the dominant animal (rabbits only) in Watership Down. He is the leader of the warren. This status is indicated by the suffix "rah" which is added to the end of the rabbits actual name. An example of this is the rabbit "Hazel" who later gains the title of "Hazel-rah" when he becomes leader of his group.

When was Watership Down written?

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His daughters, who he told the story to on the way to Stradford-On-Avon, encouraged him to write the story down. He was finally convinced to when he was reading a story to his daughters (the story wasn't very good) until he finally got so frustrated that he threw the book across the room and said, "Good G-d, I could write better myself." One of his daughters said, "Well why don't you, if you keep saying you did so." So he did, and so we have the book Watership Down by Richard Adams.

Source: The new introduction by Richard Adams to the book.