Robin's Mistake by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The story revolves around Robin's mistake, which refers to a decision made by the protagonist, Robin, that has far-reaching consequences. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption as Robin navigates the repercussions of his error.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1897 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fable · 334 words
First lines
What do you think Red Robin / Found by a mow of hay? / Why, a flask brimful of liquor, / That the mowers brought that day / To slake their thirst in the hayfield. / And Robin he shook his head: / "Now I wonder what they call it, / And how it tastes? " he said.
"I have seen the mowers drink it -- / Why isn't it good for me? / So I'll just draw out the stopper / And get at the stuff, and see! " / But alas! for the curious Robin, / One draught, and he burned his throat / From his bill to his poor crop's lining, / And he could not utter a note.
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Robin's Mistake is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1897 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fable, Didactic Literature
- Length: 334 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is simple, moralistic, and features an animal protagonist, making it suitable for children.
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a rhythmic and rhyming structure.
- Fable — The story uses animals to convey a moral lesson about the dangers of alcohol.
- Didactic Literature — The primary purpose of the story is to teach a moral lesson about abstaining from alcohol.
Tags
Romance · Tragedy · Love Triangle · Marriage · Deception · Secrets · Lies · Heartbreak · Sorrow · Guilt · Regret · Feminism