Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh

1. Mrs. Frisby and The Rats of Nimh Two tails up! Characters Figurative Language In Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh, the character that stands out the most because of her unique qualities definitely proves to be Mrs. Frisby. Her kindhearted nature shows when she cares for her children. When Timothy develops pneumonia, she does her best to treat him. “There is nothing for it- I will have to go see Mr. Ages. Timothy must have medicine.” (pg. 11) She is also very helpful. When Jeremy the crow gets his leg tied to a fence, she helps him at the risk of her own life. “Come down here,” she said, “I’ll get the string off.” (pg. 24) Finally, she proves to be quite brave. When the rats need someone to put sleeping powder in the cat’s bowl, she volunteers. “If you give me the powder and show me the way to go, I will try to put it in Dragon’s bowl.” (pg. 95) Undoubtedly, Mrs. Frisby must be the heroine behind this entrancing story by the talented Robert C. O’Brien. Figurative language jumps out at you like a cork from a stopper. Personification- “There were bookshelves; on one shelf an electric clock hummed quietly to itself. (pg. 98) Alliteration- “Blackberry bramble” (pg. 217) Hyperbole- “I’ve climbed up the inside a thousand times.” (pg.127) Vocabulary In the book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, by Robert C. O’Brien, vocabulary blossoms throughout the book creating a fabulous work of art. For example: Contrary-opposite, as in character or purpose. Lath-A thin strip of wood or metal, usually nailed in rows to framing supports as a substructure for plaster, shingles, slates, or tiles. Scarcely-By a small margin, barely. By Grace