# Mr. and Mrs. Discobbolos explained — Nonsense Books

> Chapter companion for Nonsense Books by Edward Lear.

## 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.

## Character check-ins

### Mr. and Mrs. Discobbolos

The couple climbs a wall and decides to stay there forever, singing about freedom from worry.

## Key lines

> 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._

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