The Poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll displays a theme of heroism and heroic quests. It is reinforced by the many made up words Carroll used and the sound devices in the poem. In the poem a boy ventures out on a quest to kill the Jabberwocky, a monster, he kills the Jabberwocky and returns home where he is celebrated. The first quatrain in the poem gives a setting for the "story." It seems to be …showed first 75 words of 476 total…

…showed last 75 words of 476 total…in. It also would not be as heroic if his father had not celebrated his feat with as much energy and excitement, there cannot be heros if there is no one to praise and idolize them. To be heroic you need to overcome something and have to be praised for doing so. The boy in the story is a hero because he defeated the Jabberwocky and his father was very happy that his son did.