The Shocking Truth About Humpty Dumpty: You Won’t Believe What He Really Was
What was he?
Humpty Dumpty is one of the most famous nursery rhymes in the English language, but did you know that he is not actually an egg? That’s right, the original rhyme never mentions anything about Humpty Dumpty being an egg, and there are several theories about his true identity and meaning. In this blog post, I will explore some of the possible origins and interpretations of this mysterious character and why people are curious about him.
Samuel Arnold recorded the first version of the rhyme “Humpty Dumpty” in 1797 when he published it in his book titled “Juvenile Amusements”¹. Scholars believe that it served as a riddle, with the answer being “egg”. This may explain why various illustrations and adaptations, such as Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking-Glass”, depict Humpty Dumpty as an egg and show him as a talking egg perched on a wall. However, the rhyme itself does not explicitly describe Humpty Dumpty’s appearance or nature, leaving room for different interpretations.
The other theory
The Another theory is that Humpty Dumpty was a symbol for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who was a powerful and influential figure in the court of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. According to this theory, Humpty Dumpty represented Wolsey’s pride and arrogance, which led to his downfall. The wall was his position and authority, which he lost when he failed to secure an annulment for Henry’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon. The king’s horses and men were Henry’s courtiers and ministers, who could not help Wolsey regain his favor or avoid his disgrace.
These are just some of the possible explanations for who or what Humpty Dumpty was and what he meant. There may be other interpretations or variations that have been proposed or suggested over time. The rhyme has also inspired many creative works and adaptations in literature, art, music, film, television, and other media. Humpty Dumpty is a fascinating character that has captured the imagination and curiosity of generations of readers and listeners. He may not be an egg, but he is certainly a legend.
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Sources For Humpty Dumpty:
(1) Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humpty_Dumpty.
(2) classicfm.
(3) Description & Versions | Britannica.
(4) Was he Really an Egg? | HowStuffWorks.
