Watership Down Chapter Summary

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A perfect example of Watership Down’s unique culture is a chapter called The Story of the Blessing of El-ahrairah. It describes how Frith created the world, and how El-ahrairah, whose people couldn’t be contained, were to be hunted by a thousand enemies. Frith also blessed El-ahrairah with the gift of speed, so that his wit can ensure his people’s safety. (Adams 34-37) Shortly after the story comes the rabbit phrase “Hoi, hoi u embleer Hrair, M’saion ulé hraka vair,” which translates to “Hoi, hoi, the stinking Thousand, We meet them even when we stop to pass our droppings.” (Adams 51) &)The warrens that the bands of rabbits travel to are representative of human societies and how they function. The warren in which the snares are located