The Remarkable Rocket is a parody of aristocratic vanity and masculine conceit. A fairytale, reminiscent of, Copyright © East of the Web and contributors 2018. When he saw her he sank upon one knee, and kissed her hand. ', 'If you want to give pleasure to others,' cried the Roman Candle, 'you had better keep yourself dry. obnoxious. Edit. 60 seconds . said the Rocket, and he began to cough. No one in the whole world is so sensitive as I am, I am quite sure of that.'. Report an issue . The bride and bridegroom, for instance, love each other very dearly. 'The world is certainly very beautiful,' cried a little Squib. they cried, and they threw down flowers on her from the balconies. and he went straight up into the air. Fizz! There was no doubt about it. Suppose, for instance, anything happened to me to-night, what a misfortune that would be for every one! It is most gratifying to find oneself so popular.'. haughty. A person of my position is never useful. My mother was the most celebrated Catherine Wheel of her day, and was renowned for her graceful dancing. humbug!' said the Rocket. Taken from his The Complete Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the third person by an unnamed narrator and after reading the story the reader realises that Wilde may be exploring the theme of self-importance. 'What a curious shape you are! May I ask were you born like that, or is it the result of an accident? 'I know I shall go much higher than the stars, much higher than the moon, much higher than the sun. 'It is going to rain sticks;' and she rushed into the water. cried the Court; and the little Princess laughed with pleasure. Indeed, I have always been of opinion that hard work is simply the refuge of people who have nothing whatever to do. Why show ads? 'Come back! So they piled the faggots together, and put the Rocket on top, and lit the fire. He had dreamy violet eyes, and his hair was like fine gold. My mother was the most celebrated Catherine Wheel of her day, and was renowned for her graceful dancing. ', 'Well, well,' said the Duck, who was of a very peaceable disposition, and never quarrelled with any one, 'everybody has different tastes. No monthly commitment. ', 'You had really better keep yourself dry,' said the Fire-balloon. Indeed, the Court Gazette called him a triumph of Pylotechnic art. dear no,' cried the Rocket. All his poor relations, to whom he would never speak, except with a sneer, shot up into the sky like wonderful golden flowers with blossoms of fire. Narrated by Abigail Reno. Then the moon rose like a wonderful silver shield; and the stars began to shine, and a sound of music came from the palace. I am a very remarkable Rocket, and come of remarkable parents. 'I am sure that he has not often got such a chance of improving his mind. 'BAD Rocket? SURVEY . ', 'The King's garden is not the world, you foolish squib,' said a big Roman Candle; 'the world is an enormous place, and it would take you three days to see it thoroughly. He did, though, for he was of a kindly disposition, and he made a most brilliant descent in a shower of golden rain. 'I suppose they are reserving me for some grand occasion,' said the Rocket; 'no doubt that is what it means,' and he looked more supercilious than ever. So at the end of the King’s garden a great stand had been set up, and as soon as the Royal Pyrotechnist had put everything in its proper place, the fireworks began to talk to each other. Whenever we appear we excite great attention. Fizz! He still believes that he is destined for great public importance, and treats a frog, dragonfly, and duck that meet him with appropriate disdain. That is what is called sympathy. Hi Everyone!! But the Remarkable Rocket wasn’t let of in the sky: for he was useless, he was threw over the Royal Walls in a ditch mud. 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