Chapter 50 Summary

And Last

Many of the does rescued from Efrafa give birth to new litters of kittens. The new warren is thriving. Some of the former residents of Efrafa have joined them, and they live in peace and harmony. Hazel decides to rekindle his idea of building a new warren between the Honeycomb and Efrafa. He will send Kehaar to bring a message to Efrafa when he returns. They pass the winter in the burrows listening to stories about El-ahrairah. Bigwig becomes chief of the new warren.

Chapter 50 Analysis

Hazel and his rabbits have finally found the home they have been searching for since the beginning of the book. This warren has all the elements of a true home. Their warren has a democratic system of government. They welcome the survivors of Efrafa that seek to join their community. Hazel still wants to build...