Why Does The Raven Mock The Mockingbird?

 

Why does the raven mock the mockingbird?

For literature will tell us why.

The raven is a staple

In a poem by Poe,

While the mockingbird has no baring

In the novel with its name in the title.

So the mockingbird can dress in black

Like the raven in the night,

But it will never be in the written word

Forevermore.

So why does the raven mock the mockingbird?

The answer is in the books.

 

Reviews

[Corset]

well, it does have baring, you see, it's a metaphorical bearing. Like the raven (I thinks) represents Poes impending death, or fear of it and to kill a mocking bird is akin to hurting/killing a child, something that only exists to bring us love and joy, to hurt a child has no meaningful purpose in this world.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for sharing your interesting insight.

[icelandicblue]

I just read To Kill A Mockingbird recently for the upteenth time and I think the raven's voice with its rasping caw and tap tap tapping is jealous of the mockingbird who, as Miss Maudie says, "They sing their hearts out for us," while I believe a raven would only feast on our hearts and fears. They must mock what they actually covet.The raven may be forever more but it will never be admired.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Wow, that is some interesting insight... thank you for sharing :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

can't believe i missed this....a Poe lover, good for the raven...and to Kill a Mockingbird?
why, because it mocks the raven undeservedly? because it failed to be a literary character with leverage.

the mockingbird mocks, the Raven actually does...tap tap tap.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well said good sir... thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this tale. I wanted to read more. The raven is a bit a predator. Mockingbird less dangerous. Thank you my friend for sharing your words and thoughts.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you sir... you make some excellent points.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the Raven. A fearless bird and you are welcome.

[Omikron]

I like the melodic sound of this poem, how the words are put, it just makes it a thrill to read. I like it!

[An owl on the moon]

I was intrigued by the dance of your words, their twists and turns, pulling us into the thoughts of books and brilliance, and what will truly endure the test of time. So well done, my friend.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you buddy, glad you liked it.

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

Interesting thoughts to ponder

Thank you !!

Jazz

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you :)

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

You are welcome...... :)

[Sheila Kline]

There are many tidbits of wisdom in books if we will just take the time to seek them out! I like the analogy you make with the raven and the mockingbird! The raven is forevermore because Poe made it so, and the mockingbird just can't be like it!
Good thoughts!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you Sheila for reading, reviewing and your wisdom.