The poem is in the form of an animal fable which has many
underlying themes in it. Though all the themes link them with a central theme, yet all
of them are very important. Different characters in the fable reflects different
attributes,which serves as a theme to the story. The main theme is a reflection on
flattery and its consequences. Other than that the minor themes that it deals with
are,the medico-scientific view of dreams compared with superstition, destiny which is
inescapable and sudden turn of fortunes.
The Fox and the
Rooster serves as the mirror to the reflection of flattery and its adverseries.The dream
that Chauntecleer sees and as interpreted by Pertelote tells us about the conflict
between science and superstition at that time. Finally destiny which is sudden and
inescapable is reflected by the capture of Chauntecleer and then through his tactful
escape for Russel(the fox).
The themes serves as morals to
the listeners. It advices them and also informs them about the good, bad and the
inescapable.
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