The Killing of an Endangered Species Leads to Some very Troubling Questions about Man's Relationship with Animals

That beamish boy, who'd slain the beast,

Was remanded, then, in custody.

(Though there were those that trusted he

Would soon be, from his cell, released.)

The Jabberwock: species deceased.

The activists spoke out disgustedly.

The original tale now viewed mistrustedly

And rumours of foul play increased.

The trial loomed, the boy was fined.

The jury yelped 'Callooh! Callay!'

Animal cruelty lists were signed,

His vorpal sword was wrenched away.

And to this day, no Jabberwock roams

Among the mimsy borogoves.