# V explained — Nonsense Books

> Chapter companion for Nonsense Books by Edward Lear.

## What happens

The Kangaroo agrees to take the Duck on a journey, but insists the Duck sit steady at the end of his tail for balance. They hop away together, circling the world three times, and are supremely happy.

## Themes in this chapter

### Adventure and Exploration

The Duck and the Kangaroo travel the world together, hopping three times around the globe.

### Loneliness and Longing

The Duck's initial longing for adventure is fulfilled through companionship with the Kangaroo.

## Character check-ins

### The Duck and the Kangaroo

The Duck and the Kangaroo embark on their journey, hopping around the world three times.

## Key lines

> Said the Kangaroo, “I’m ready, All in the moonlight pale; But to balance me well, dear Duck, sit steady, And quite at the end of my tail.”

The Kangaroo agrees to go, but asks the Duck to sit still at the tip of his tail for balance.

_The Kangaroo sets a condition for the journey._

> So away they went with a hop and a bound; And they hopped the whole world three times round. And who so happy, oh! who, As the Duck and the Kangaroo?

They set off hopping and jumping, circling the entire world three times, and no one was happier than the Duck and the Kangaroo.

_The journey is joyful and complete._

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