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What is the explanation for the the answer 'because there is a B in both and an N in neither' to the question 'why is a raven like a writing desk'?
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∙ 14y ago
Both has a 'b'.
Neither has a 'n'.
It's a non sequitar.
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∙ 14y ago
The answer given by Lewis Carroll in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is meant to highlight the absurdity of asking questions without clear answers. It plays on the idea that both the raven and the writing desk have similar sounds in their names, but in reality, they do not share any meaningful similarities. It demonstrates the nonsensical and whimsical nature of Wonderland.
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