Rhyme Zebra
Catherine Rubeo
Or, as mentioned earlier, it could just be a Zecora thing because she might be just one smart zebra, able to rhyme on a dime even in a normal conversation. If that's the case, then she might have been speaking like that even before she got involved in witchery.
First off, in the Bridal Gossip episode, when we hear her speak in her native tongue, she doesn't *quite* sound like she's rhyming, though it's a little hard to tell sometimes. That at least suggests that rhyming is not that deeply ingrained in her, and to me that says she was not raised to always rhyme, which rules out the idea that it's a zebra thing.
As for the magical aspect, I'm reminded of loremasters in populations that have oral traditions, where some people are hired to be human encyclopedias, memorizing the contents of several books. Rhymes make for good mnemonics, so perhaps witch doctors work in that capacity, trained to rhyme since apprenticehood so as to better remember formulas and whatnot.
Probably a language thing. She spoke what was assumed to be her native language in her first appearance, so I'm guessing that the closest translation into Equestrian is in rhyme. Unless we see more Zebras (which I am all for!) we won't have anything to compare it to.
She's certainly mysterious, and I hope there's always that element to her. Just not at the expense of giving her so little character development. I mean, I cheer every time she has a scene, but I still wish there was more to her than just advice and plot exposition. Will we ever see her really sad, worried or scared? Will we ever hear her in a singing role? Will she ever hear any backstory for her? Will she ever make a serious mistake and have to live up to the consequences? I mean, I don't expect much. The show has shown wonderful development for the main characters, but secondary characters get extremely limited exposure, and background characters get next to none. It's just... you know. They have a great cast! It'd be nice to see them shift the focus away from the Mane Six, Spike and the CMC just for a little bit to give us some more development for everyone else.
I'd guess it's a cultural thing since it would be very hard for someone to rhyme on the spot like that unless they were brought up in a culture like that. If someone was brought up being trained to speak in rhymes and everyone (or everyzebra) around them were speaking in rhymes, they'd have no trouble at all picking it up.
I always assumed it was a Zecora thing but the idea of the rhyming being a zebra trait would be fascinating to see and is something I had never considered before. I want to see more zebras on the show and maybe find out why Zecora left her native land to live in Equestria and how zebra magic actually works.
It's soooo soothing to me to continually see you close knit with your precious grand children and then treasuring them with an influx of the roaming zebras. I adore the human companionship you have with them......"A LIFE OF HUMAN LOVE"
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In this poem, the speaker describes the zebras as being "Harnessed" with thesuns rays, by "golden reins," as they "draw the dawn across the plains."Helios, the Greek god of the sun, was said to drive a chariot drawn by specialhorses which were trained to pull the sun across the sky. Here, however, zebrasseem to be awarded this special honor rather than horses. They are described ashaving flanks which are "zither[ed] [. . .] with fire," and they are "Barredwith electric tremors."
Over and over again, the zebras are associated with the light and power ofthe sun. Even the dirt they stomp is said to "smoulder," and they are comparedto birds via their "dove-like voices." The stallions are described as taking"flight," described again and again in the language of electricity and fire.The poem ascribes to the zebras immense power, like the power of the sun.
The imagery in the poem "The Zebras" is very vivid and detailed, exploringthe group of zebras that the poet observes in the wild. Campbell details thegroup of zebras in extreme detail, talking about them using light imagery toglorify the beauty of unspoiled nature. What is interesting is that Campbellchooses zebras, which is very representative of the entire theme of thepoem.
In this poem, Roy Campbell celebrates the natural worldthrough a vivid portrayal of a group of zebras. Looking first at imagery,Campbell uses a combination of sensory images to bring thezebras to life. There is an auditory image in the first line, for example, withthe phrase "fallen showers" and, later, through "dove-like voices." Visualimages are also abundant in this poem: the zebras wade in "scarlet flowers,"for instance, and the light "flashes" between their bodies as they move.
To really bring this scene to life, Campbell also usespersonification. In the first line, for example, he imaginesthe woods as a living and breathing entity. In the third line, the rays ofsunlight are described as being in "ranks," which suggests that they are likesoldiers.
Notice how Campbell uses an extended metaphor to comparethe zebras to an electrical current. This metaphor is created throughdescriptive words and phrases like "harnessed," "electric tremors," and"volted." In doing this, Campbell emphasizes the energy of nature andencourages the reader to appreciate the power and strength of the naturalworld.
1. The form of the poem: It's a sonnet, obviously, and it's clearly more anItalian sonnet than it is an English sonnet. In teaching the poem, you couldshow students how to scan lines and how to label the end rhyme in order tofully appreciate the poem's structure. Simply talking about form, though, canbe dull, so I'd suggest maybe explaining that sonnets tend to be love poems andthen asking if this poem isn't also a sort of love poem (or a sex poem, perhapsmore accurately).
2. The imagery of the poem: The images in "The Zebras" are beautiful.Depending on your group of students, you could ask them to identify specfictypes of images (e.g. the constant play in the on light versus darkness, whichechoes the very patterns on the zebras).
Explore a variety of fun and educational activities, including lyrics, coloring pages, crafts, and printable worksheets. With delightful verses featuring black sheep, white sheep, and even a zebra, your children can enjoy coloring pages, crafting adorable sheep and zebras, and engaging in activities like crossword puzzles, chore charts, and more. Enjoy this classic nursery rhyme with creative and educational resources that will captivate and entertain young learners!
I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.
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