ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Jabberwocky

Jabberwocky is a nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll in the book "Through the Looking Glass" (the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland"). It tells the story of a fierce monster called the Jabberwocky, which can only be defeated by a brave hero called the "beamish boy" who wields a magical sword.

The poem is full of made-up words and nonsense phrases, that don't really mean anything. For example, "slithy toves" are creatures that are described as being like a combination of a lizard and a badger, but they don't exist in the real world.

The purpose of the poem is to have fun with language and to play with words in a creative way. It's like making up your own language, but without any set rules or grammar.

So, the next time you hear someone talking about the Jabberwocky, just think of it as a silly and fun poem that doesn't need to make sense.