Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin


I had never heard the Cock Robin nursery rhyme before we saw My Book and Heat, but it was my favorite part of the film. I really liked how the body of cock robin was falling and growing larger during the film. The body of cock robin made me think of a paper doll.


Who killed Cock Robin?
"I," said the sparrow,"
With my little bow and arrow,
I killed Cock Robin."

...

Who'll toll the bell?
"I," said the bull,
"Because I can pull,
I'll toll the bell."

All the birds of the air
Fell sighing and sobbing,
When they heard the bell toll
For poor Cock Robin.

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