The Frog Who Would A Wooing Go (Annotated)

<p>The English folk song A Frog He Would Awooing Go is inspired by a nursery rhyme which has been handed down through generations. The frog chooses to woo (court) Miss Mousey a funny and rather sad story. He travels to her and also proposes marriage frequently with the aid of his buddy Mr. Rat or a companion.</p><p>Miss Mousey accepts to marry his offer and they organize a wedding party. The celebration typically involves a feast along with dancing and is extended to different animal guests. The frog mouse or perhaps even both frequently endure a terrible event which turns the story darkly. Several versions include them being eaten by a bigger animal or even facing other dangers which generally see them die. The end differs with the rhyme version.</p><p>The tale has been adapted into several forms - books songs and plays - and it is often told to entertain kids. The book has been analyzed because of its folkloric features and its deep messages regarding courtship nature hazards marriage and societal risks.</p><p>The rhyme has numerous versions with variations in the lyrics the sequence of events as well as the conclusion though the core components generally stay the same: The mouse is courted by the frog and they have encounters or maybe misadventures together afterward.</p>