Perspective In Watership Down

Perspective. A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something. A different perspective can change how you see the world. In Watership Down, it gives you the perspective or point of view of life from a rabbit’s eyes. Life is like a garden or a dungeon, depending on how you see it. Perspective is one of the key elements in Watership down and this is why the book is an exceptional book to read. First, in Watership Down, the rabbit's disquietude due to fear of being eaten is intriguing since humans don’t have that worry every day. In the novel the author states, “When you get into the field you can see the wood sloping down to the river. Parts of it are open. I saw the dog crossing a clearing. It was trailing a chain, so it must of

They sleep in burrows with a multifarious of families while humans sleep in houses and with only their family. Also, rabbits eat constantly since their diet consists of only plants. Humans usually eat three times a day and consume meat, bread, and other foods rabbits don’t eat. The quote, “Most of the rabbits were feeding near the Mark holes, which were close beside the field, concealed among the trees and undergrowth bordering a lonely bridle path. A few, however, had ventured out into the field, to browse and play in the last of the sun”(Adams 304) shows how the layout and design of a burrow is very different from a house and how they eat is very different from humans. Also, the quote, “In the thundery twilight, Blackavar looked more sick and dejected than ever. His nose was dry and the whites of his eyes showed. Bigwig went out into the field, pulled out a mouthful of clover and brought it back. Cheer up, he said to Blackavar. Have some clover”(Adams 343) shows how different their food is compared to humans since humans don’t usually eat clover as a treat. Finally, the author states, “By late afternoon the big burrow was beginning to take shape. At the north end, the beech roots formed a kind of irregular colonnade. This gave way to more open central space: and beyond, where there were no supporting roots, Strawberry left

The Owsla have the freedom to do as they please. However, our top officials must follow the law. Also, the other rabbits not in the Owsla don’t have any jobs to do while most people have jobs to maintain their family. In the novel, the author states, “But anyway, there are too many bucks in this warren, and it’s pretty poor fun for any rabbit that’s not in the Owsla.”(Adams 15)This quote shows that any rabbit that isn’t in the Owsla doesn’t experience the privileges that the Owsla get. While in the real world, someone isn’t required to be in the top group of officials to enjoy life and have fun. Also, the quote, “This rabbit had very dark fur-almost black But this was not the most remarkable thing about him. He was dreadfully mutilated...Campion caught him and brought him back and the council ripped up his ears and said he had to be shown at every morning and evening silflay, as an example to the others”(Adams 315-316) shows how the Owsla has absolute control and punishes people without mercy. However, in the real world, there is a system to make sure a trial is impartial. Finally, the quote, “Cowslip? Said one. All right-just leave it to us. Come on, hurry up, he added, as Fiver hesitated. You heard me, didn’t you?...Cowslips are for Owsla-don’t you know that? If you don’t, we can easily teach you”(Adams