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The main idea that is central to the meaning of The Twa Corbies is that life is precious. In the story, the ravens fight over food.

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The central idea of the Scottish ballad "Twa Corbies" is the inevitability of death and the idea that in the end, all things return to the earth. The poem highlights the notion that no matter one's station in life, death is the great equalizer. It also touches upon themes of desolation and the cycle of life and death in nature.


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"Twa Corbies" technically means the two ravens. They are sitting watching a dead man laying on the ground, killed in battle. They debate about whether or not to eat the remains, except a hawk, hound, and lady (probably his wife) are "guarding" the body. Ultimatetly though, the reader sees they are very selfish and care very little about the man being dead and can move on quickly from the experience. The noble knight who dies in battle only gets recognized as food by the ravens. It contradicts the ballad "the three ravens," who honor the knight, and shows the selfishness of human beings.


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