Nonsense Books · Chapter
Mr. and Mrs. Discobbolos explained
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What happens
Mr. and Mrs. Discobbolos climb to the top of a wall to enjoy the sunset, but Mrs. Discobbolos suddenly worries they might fall. After initial concern, Mr. Discobbolos decides it is wiser to remain forever on the wall, and they joyfully sing about escaping life's troubles.
Themes in this chapter
Nonsense and Absurdity
The whimsical decision to remain atop a wall forever, with nonsense exclamations like 'Oh! W! X ! Y! Z!' and invented creatures such as the Nupiter Piffkin.
Love and Marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Discobbolos share a bond that leads them to embrace a shared, eccentric life away from society.
Characters to notice
- Mr. and Mrs. Discobbolos
The couple climbs a wall and decides to stay there forever, singing about freedom from worry.
Key passages
“Suppose we should happen to fall!!!!! Darling Mr. Discobbolos!”
Mrs. Discobbolos suddenly fears they might fall from the wall.
Her anxiety triggers the couple's decision to stay.
“But now I believe it is wiser far To remain forever just where we are.”
Mr. Discobbolos decides it is better to stay on the wall permanently.
He transforms her fear into a resolution to avoid life's troubles.
“Far away from hurry and strife Here we will pass the rest of life, Ding a dong, ding dong, ding!”
They sing about living peacefully on the wall, free from worldly cares.
Their song celebrates their escape from everyday worries.