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Poem
November 7, 1809
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A satirical poem titled 'THE BUTCHER AND THE HOG' depicts a butcher threatening a screaming hog for resisting slaughter, alluding to the oppression of the English people who are denied rights and accused of sedition for protesting.
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OCR Quality
95%
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Full Text
Allusion in the following poem to the oppressed state of the people of England, alias British multitude, is remarkably striking.
THE BUTCHER AND THE HOG.
Thus spake the Butcher, in his hand the blade,
The Hog upon the trestle screaming laid:
"I wish my hat were in your gullet rammed!
Lie still, and have your throat cut, and be damned!
You're but a Hog, sure, by the coil you keep,
You think yourself as good as any Sheep!
Bleed quietly, and cease that frightful bawl;
'Tis faction and sedition makes you squall:
Shall Hogs pretend to any rights at all!"
THE BUTCHER AND THE HOG.
Thus spake the Butcher, in his hand the blade,
The Hog upon the trestle screaming laid:
"I wish my hat were in your gullet rammed!
Lie still, and have your throat cut, and be damned!
You're but a Hog, sure, by the coil you keep,
You think yourself as good as any Sheep!
Bleed quietly, and cease that frightful bawl;
'Tis faction and sedition makes you squall:
Shall Hogs pretend to any rights at all!"
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Political
Liberty Independence
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Butcher Hog
Oppressed England
Political Satire
Rights Sedition
Poem Details
Title
The Butcher And The Hog.
Subject
Allusion To The Oppressed State Of The People Of England
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
"You're But A Hog, Sure, By The Coil You Keep,
You Think Yourself As Good As Any Sheep!"
"'Tis Faction And Sedition Makes You Squall:
Shall Hogs Pretend To Any Rights At All!"