Watership Down Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 45 Summary

Chapter 45 Summary

Nuthanger Farm Again

Woundwort's rabbits dig through the Honeycomb, but find that the rabbits have filled it in from below. They become frightened at Fiver's scream and think another animal may be in the burrow. They are ordered to continue digging and they follow their orders. Meanwhile, Hazel, Blackberry and Dandelion escape out the back of the burrow.

When the rabbits reach the farm, they chew the rope to free the dog. A cat attacks Hazel, while the dog chases Dandelion.

Chapter 45 Analysis

Woundwort shows no concern for his people when he forces them to keep digging in spite of their fear. He does not know they are not in danger, nor does he care. His only goal is to retrieve "his" does. To Woundwort, they are merely possessions.