Question

What universal truth is the squirrel trying to tell through his dialogue with the mountain?

Answer 1

One day, the mountain and the squirrel have a quarrel. The huge mountain calls the tiny squirrel a little prig. The squirrel, whose name is Bun, replies that while it is not as big as the mountain, the mountain is not even half as energetic as the squirrel.

Answer 2

Answer:

This poem is a dialogue between the mountain and the squirrel . The mountain is proud of its towering bigness and looks upon the squirrel.The squirrel justifies its existence.It says that God created this universe in a very orderly way after a good deal of thinking. All big or small , rich or poor have a distinct quality and a definite place. None is superior or inferior. None should be considered as weak or useless .

The mountain and the squirrel Had a quarrel,And the former called the latter"Little prig"Bun replied,                  You are doubtless very big;                   But all sorts of things and weather                   Must be taken in together                    To make up a yearAnd a sphere,And I think it no disgrace To occupy my placeIf I'm not so large as you,                   You are not small as I,                    And not half so spry;                    I'll not deny you make                     A very pretty squirrel track.                                                                                                 Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;'If I cannot carry forests on my back,Neither can you crack a nut.'                                                                                                                                        Ralph Waldow Emerson