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Peter Rabbit is an [[Civilized Animal|anthropomorphic rabbit]] who lives next door to the (human) farmer, McGregor. His mother's always told him to stay out of Farmer McGregor's garden because Peter's father was killed and eaten there. Of course, Peter foolishly disobeys this advice and sneaks into McGregor's garden to stuff himself on vegetables and get into all sorts of trouble.
Peter Rabbit is an [[Civilized Animal|anthropomorphic rabbit]] who lives next door to the (human) farmer, McGregor. His mother's always told him to stay out of Farmer McGregor's garden because Peter's father was killed and eaten there. Of course, Peter foolishly disobeys this advice and sneaks into McGregor's garden to stuff himself on vegetables and get into all sorts of trouble.


''The Tale of Peter Rabbit'' was published in 1901 and is [[Beatrix Potter]]'s first, and most famous [[Children's Literature|children's book]]. It's now in the public domain in the United States and can be read [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14838/14838-h/14838-h.htm here].
''[[The Tale of Peter Rabbit]]'' was published in 1901 and is [[Beatrix Potter]]'s first, and most famous [[Children's Literature|children's book]]. It's now in the public domain in the United States and can be read [http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14838/14838-h/14838-h.htm here].

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=== This book provides examples of the following tropes: ===
* [[Aerith and Bob]]: "Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were— Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter."
* [[Aerith and Bob]]: "Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were— Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter."
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* [[Black Comedy]]:
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{{quote| 'Now my dears,' said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, 'you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father [[Never Say Die|had an accident there]]; [[Angst What Angst|he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor]].' }}
* [[Beast Fable]]: Listen to your parents, kids. The dangerous strangers they tell you to stay away from are ''actually dangerous''.
* [[Beast Fable]]: Listen to your parents, kids. The dangerous strangers they tell you to stay away from are ''actually dangerous''.
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* [[Black Comedy]]:
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{{quote|'Now my dears,' said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, 'you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father [[Never Say "Die"|had an accident there]]; [[Angst? What Angst?|he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor]].' }}
* [[Carnivore Confusion]]: Rabbits are not only sapient, but they have a society very similar to humans. They wear clothes, use pots and pans, and sleep on rabbit-sized beds. That said, Farmer McGregor bakes Peter's father into a pie.
* [[Carnivore Confusion]]: Rabbits are not only sapient, but they have a society very similar to humans. They wear clothes, use pots and pans, and sleep on rabbit-sized beds. That said, Farmer McGregor bakes Peter's father into a pie.
* [[Civilized Animal]]: Peter and his family, of course. They are very anatomically accurate, but wear clothes and live in well-furnished warrens.
* [[Civilized Animal]]: Peter and his family, of course. They are very anatomically accurate, but wear clothes and live in well-furnished warrens.
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 19 March 2018

Peter Rabbit is an anthropomorphic rabbit who lives next door to the (human) farmer, McGregor. His mother's always told him to stay out of Farmer McGregor's garden because Peter's father was killed and eaten there. Of course, Peter foolishly disobeys this advice and sneaks into McGregor's garden to stuff himself on vegetables and get into all sorts of trouble.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1901 and is Beatrix Potter's first, and most famous children's book. It's now in the public domain in the United States and can be read here.

Tropes used in The Tale of Peter Rabbit include:
  • Aerith and Bob: "Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were— Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter."
  • Beast Fable: Listen to your parents, kids. The dangerous strangers they tell you to stay away from are actually dangerous.
  • Black Comedy:

'Now my dears,' said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, 'you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don't go into Mr. McGregor's garden: your Father had an accident there; he was put in a pie by Mrs. McGregor.'

  • Carnivore Confusion: Rabbits are not only sapient, but they have a society very similar to humans. They wear clothes, use pots and pans, and sleep on rabbit-sized beds. That said, Farmer McGregor bakes Peter's father into a pie.
  • Civilized Animal: Peter and his family, of course. They are very anatomically accurate, but wear clothes and live in well-furnished warrens.
  • Everythings Better With Bunnies: Allegedly part of the reason that Potter used rabbits as the main characters was to avoid using just a plain young, white male protagonist, which was very popular at the time.
  • Freeze Sneeze: Peter sneezes while he's hiding in a half-full watering can.
  • Housewife: Peter's mother.
  • Inconvenient Sneeze: A sneeze gives Peter away to Farmer McGregor.
  • Mouse World: Peter and his family live on the fringes of human society.
  • Pantsless Males, Fully-Dressed Females: Peter only wears a jacket/vest, while his mother wears a dress and apron. Peter's sisters, however, only wear shawls.
  • Rascally Rabbit: Peter Rabbit was a notorious troublemaker, as was his cousin Benjamin.
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