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"The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in 8 Fits)" is a [[Narrative Poem]] by [[Lewis Carroll]], telling the story of a group of [[No Name Given|unnamed]] adventurers as they search for the elusive Snark, a vaguely-described creature which lives on a remote island.

* [[For Doom the Bell Tolls]]: As well as several mentions in the text, it's notable that the Bellman's bell is in every single illustration.

* [[Hey, You]]: Played with, due to the Baker having forgotten his own name:

To "What-you-may-call-um!" or "What-was-his-name!"|But especially "Thing-um-a-jig!" }}

** This also leads to an [[I Have Many Names]]:

{{quote|His intimate friends called him "Candle-ends,"|And his enemies "Toasted-cheese."}}

* [[Incredibly Lame Pun]]: From the Bellman

Some jokes he had kept for a season of woe—|But the crew would do nothing but groan.}}

** Also, snarks look grave at them.

* [[Rule of Three]]:

Supporting each man on the top of the tide|By a finger entwined in his hair.}}

 

Just the place for a Snark! I have said it thrice:|What I tell you three times is true."}}

* [[Theme Initials]]: Everyone's [[Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep"|appellation]] starts with a B.