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'''Rabbit''' is a ] ] ] ] character from the Disney Winnie-the-Pooh cartoons. In the ] world of the ] and ]s, '']'', Rabbit happens to be a good friend of ]. The first appearance of Rabbit is in chapter II in the ] book by ]. He also appears in chapters VII, VIII, IX and X of that book, as well as in chapters III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X in ].
{{Infobox character
| name = Rabbit
⚫ | series = ]
| first = '']'' (1926)
| creator = ]
| species = ]
| gender = ]
| nationality = ]
| image = Rabbit 1926 Winnie-the-Pooh book.jpg
| caption = Illustration by E. H. Shepard.
}}


'''Rabbit''' is a fictional character in the ] and ]s '']''. He is a friend of ], regards himself as practical and tends to take the lead, though not always with the results that he intends.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rabbit |url=https://winniethepooh.disney.com/rabbit |access-date=2023-03-04 |website=Winnie the Pooh |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=LitCharts |url=https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-tao-of-pooh/characters/rabbit |access-date=2023-03-04 |website=LitCharts |language=en}}</ref>
Unlike most of the cast in the books, who are based on stuffed animals owned by ], the illustrations of Rabbit look more like a stuffed animal than a living one. This idea is also supported by Rabbit's own comment to ], "You, I and the others have brains and fluff." In ]'s illustrations, Rabbit appears like a typical, long-eared rabbit, except that he walks on two legs and uses his front paws as hands. The top of his head reaches about to Pooh's nose; his ears, when pointed straight up, reach to just above Pooh's head. While loyal to the friends he knows, Rabbit shows a certain reluctance to welcome newcomers, as evidenced by his initial negative reaction to the arrival of Kanga and Roo in the first book, and to Tigger in the second book. Nonetheless, he warms up to all of them in time. Rabbit likes to take charge and come up with elaborate plans, such as the one to scare ] by hiding ], and the one to "unbounce" ].


==In the books==
⚫ He is also an organizer, as in the case of the Search for Small. As detailed as his plans are, they often miss certain key points, and thus go wrong in one way or another. Rabbit tends to include Pooh and ] in his plans, and he goes to Owl when there is "thinking to be done". He sees his relationship to ] as being the one that Christopher depends on. Rabbit also has good relationships with the minor animals in the forest, who are usually referred to as his "friends-and-relations". Several are mentioned by name, including two ]s called Small and Alexander Beetle, another member of the beetle family named Henry Rush, and three unspecified creatures called Clever, Late, and Early. According to the illustrations of the book, his other friends-and-relations include other ]s, a ], a ], some ], and ]s. At one point, Rabbit estimates that he would need "seventeen pockets" if he were going to carry all his family about with him; whether that number refers just to his relatives or to the friends-and-relations as a group is unknown, if it had any basis at all.
The first appearance of Rabbit is in chapter II in the '']'' book by ]. He also appears in chapters VII, VIII, IX and X of that book, as well as in chapters III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X in '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milne |first=A. A. (Alan Alexander) |title=Winnie-the-Pooh |url=https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67098/pg67098-images.html.utf8 |access-date=2023-03-04 |website=www.gutenberg.org |language=en}}</ref>


While most of the cast in the books are based on stuffed animals owned by ], ]'s illustrations of Rabbit look more like a living animal. Rabbit resembles an ordinary rabbit, except that he walks on two legs and uses his front paws as hands. The top of his head reaches about to Pooh's nose.
Rabbit lives in a house in the north central part of the ], between the sandy pit where Roo plays and the area where his friends-and-relations live. In Shirley Temple's Storybook, Rabbit is played by ] and ]. Rabbit appears in most Disney ''Winnie the Pooh'' cartoons. He is usually a normal individual, but played the role of the main antagonist in two features, ] and '']''. He sang a total of two songs which could be considered "villain songs," namely "If It Says So" in ], and "The Horridly Hazardous Heffalumps" in '']''.


Rabbit lives in a house in the north-central part of the ], between the sandy pit where Roo plays and the area where the animals he calls his "Friends-and-Relations" live. Rabbit likes to take charge and come up with elaborate plans, such as the one to scare ] by hiding ], and the one to "unbounce" ]. He is also an organizer, as in the case of the Search for Small. As detailed as his plans are, they often miss certain key points and go wrong.
As an addition to his character, he likes his garden and does whatever he can to protect it from other animals such as bugs and crows. He gets cross and grumpy when they try to steal his vegetables, especially carrots. In one episode, he even goes so far as to build a fortress around his garden, including a moat and booby traps. Tigger, Pooh and Piglet come to see him, and he tells them to go away and leave him alone. The trio leaves him to his gardening, at which point he realizes he forgot to add a door to his fortress, and he is stuck inside. In one episode of ''The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh'' he adopts a bluebird named ] that he rescued from a snowstorm. The original voice of Rabbit in the Disney films was ]. After his death, ], Ray Erlenborn, and later ] replaced him. ] will provide his voice in the ]. Rabbit now appears at ] in ] and ] in ] for meet and greets. He also makes a brief cameo appearance in the Disney film, ].

Rabbit tends to include Pooh and ] in his plans, and he goes to Owl when there is "thinking to be done". He likes to be put in charge of things and is sometimes bossy, and he sees his relationship to ] as being the one that Christopher depends on. While loyal to the friends he knows, Rabbit shows a certain reluctance to welcome newcomers, as evidenced by his initial negative reaction to the arrival of Kanga and Roo in the first book, and to Tigger in the second book. Nonetheless, he warms up to all of them in time.

While the literacy (or lack thereof) of Pooh, Owl, and Eeyore becomes a plot point in ''The House at Pooh Corner'', Rabbit's ease with reading and writing is taken for granted.

⚫ Rabbit also has good relationships with the minor animals in the forest, known as "Rabbit's Friends-and-Relations". Several are mentioned by name, including ]s called Small, Alexander Beetle and Henry Rush, and three unspecified creatures called Smallest-of-All, Late, and Early. According to the illustrations of the book, his Friends-and-Relations include other ]s, a ], a ], ], and ]s. At one point, Rabbit estimates that he would need "seventeen pockets" if he were going to carry all his family about with him. Whether that number refers just to his relatives or to the friends-and-relations as a group is unknown, if it had any basis at all.

In '']'', a sequel not written by A. A. Milne but by ], Rabbit tries to organize things further. He tries to have a census in the forest, but it does not work out very well. Rabbit also attempts to teach a Household Management class and is the one who discovers Lottie the otter. His grandfather, Grandad Buck, appears in the book.

== Disney adaptations==
{{Infobox character
| franchise = ]
| name = Rabbit
| image = Rabbitpooh.jpg
| first = '']'' (1966)
| creator = ]
| voice = ] (1966–1977)<br>] (])<br>] ('']'')<br>] (1983–1986; 1989)<br>] (1988–2010)<ref name=sltribune/><br>] (2011–2019)<br>] ('']'')
| species = ]
| occupation = Gardener
| gender = ]
| family = Grandad Buck (grandfather), innumerable relatives
| children = Kessie (adoptive daughter)
}}
Rabbit appears in most Disney ''Winnie the Pooh'' cartoons, but he is cream yellow in color, instead of brown. An added element is his keeping of a garden, of which he is strongly protective, becoming angered when any creature seeks to damage it. Although he is not described as having a garden in either of the A. A. Milne books, he has one in David Benedictus's ''Return to the Hundred Acre Wood''.

The Disney adaptations also develop his personality further, expanding the original organized character into a by-the-book ] with a short temper, although his care for his friends remains. The film character's willingness to do things by the book appeared in '']'', in which he consistently follows written instructions for fear of being unable to think well for himself, although he later produces a competent plan. Despite occasional malevolent behavior, he always learns from his wrongdoing; while a leading character in the film '']'', he abandons his selfishness after considering the possibility that it will drive all of the other characters away from the forest.

In the Disney adaptations, Rabbit and ] are usually ] for each other. In the original featurettes, Rabbit outright dislikes Tigger. By '']'', however, they have become close friends, though very dysfunctional ones, who regularly work together. Tigger's antics continue to annoy Rabbit and make trouble for him, while Rabbit's harsh attitude and attempts to teach Tigger a lesson still come off as unkind. Nevertheless, Tigger is usually the first one to help Rabbit when he needs it and Rabbit cannot deny their closeness.

His character is consistent in most of the Disney adaptations, although in '']'', he is a talented magician and in ''The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh'', he is pale green instead of yellow. At one point in the latter series, Rabbit adopts a bluebird named ]. {{As of|2004}}, Rabbit now appears at ] in ] and ] in ] for meet and greets.

==Casting history==
] was the voice of Rabbit in the first three Disney films. After his death, ] briefly voiced him in '']''. ] took over the role for '']'' and performed both Rabbit and ] in '']''.

] replaced Ryan beginning with '']'' and is to date Rabbit's longest-running portrayer, having continued the voice up to and including '']''.<ref name=sltribune>{{cite news|title=Utah actor Ken Sansom, voice of 'Pooh's' Rabbit, dies at 85|url=http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/55064636-223/sansom-rabbit-pooh-ken.html.csp|work=]|date=2012-10-11|access-date=2013-01-07|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013153827/http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/entertainment2/55064636-223/sansom-rabbit-pooh-ken.html.csp|archive-date=2012-10-13}}</ref> ] provided the voice for the 2011 film, '']''. ] voiced Rabbit in '']'', the live-action extension of the Winnie the Pooh franchise.


==References== ==References==
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Fictional character
Rabbit
Winnie-the-Pooh character
Illustration by E. H. Shepard.
First appearanceWinnie-the-Pooh (1926)
Created byA. A. Milne
In-universe information
SpeciesRabbit
GenderMale
NationalityEnglish

Rabbit is a fictional character in the book series and cartoons Winnie-the-Pooh. He is a friend of Winnie-the-Pooh, regards himself as practical and tends to take the lead, though not always with the results that he intends.

In the books

The first appearance of Rabbit is in chapter II in the Winnie-the-Pooh book by A. A. Milne. He also appears in chapters VII, VIII, IX and X of that book, as well as in chapters III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X in The House at Pooh Corner.

While most of the cast in the books are based on stuffed animals owned by Christopher Robin Milne, Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations of Rabbit look more like a living animal. Rabbit resembles an ordinary rabbit, except that he walks on two legs and uses his front paws as hands. The top of his head reaches about to Pooh's nose.

Rabbit lives in a house in the north-central part of the Hundred Acre Wood, between the sandy pit where Roo plays and the area where the animals he calls his "Friends-and-Relations" live. Rabbit likes to take charge and come up with elaborate plans, such as the one to scare Kanga by hiding Roo, and the one to "unbounce" Tigger. He is also an organizer, as in the case of the Search for Small. As detailed as his plans are, they often miss certain key points and go wrong.

Rabbit tends to include Pooh and Piglet in his plans, and he goes to Owl when there is "thinking to be done". He likes to be put in charge of things and is sometimes bossy, and he sees his relationship to Christopher Robin as being the one that Christopher depends on. While loyal to the friends he knows, Rabbit shows a certain reluctance to welcome newcomers, as evidenced by his initial negative reaction to the arrival of Kanga and Roo in the first book, and to Tigger in the second book. Nonetheless, he warms up to all of them in time.

While the literacy (or lack thereof) of Pooh, Owl, and Eeyore becomes a plot point in The House at Pooh Corner, Rabbit's ease with reading and writing is taken for granted.

Rabbit also has good relationships with the minor animals in the forest, known as "Rabbit's Friends-and-Relations". Several are mentioned by name, including beetles called Small, Alexander Beetle and Henry Rush, and three unspecified creatures called Smallest-of-All, Late, and Early. According to the illustrations of the book, his Friends-and-Relations include other rabbits, a squirrel, a hedgehog, mice, and insects. At one point, Rabbit estimates that he would need "seventeen pockets" if he were going to carry all his family about with him. Whether that number refers just to his relatives or to the friends-and-relations as a group is unknown, if it had any basis at all.

In Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, a sequel not written by A. A. Milne but by David Benedictus, Rabbit tries to organize things further. He tries to have a census in the forest, but it does not work out very well. Rabbit also attempts to teach a Household Management class and is the one who discovers Lottie the otter. His grandfather, Grandad Buck, appears in the book.

Disney adaptations

Fictional character
Rabbit
Disney's Winnie the Pooh character
First appearanceWinnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)
Created byA.A. Milne
Voiced byJunius Matthews (1966–1977)
Dallas McKennon (record release)
Ray Erlenborn (Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons)
Will Ryan (1983–1986; 1989)
Ken Sansom (1988–2010)
Tom Kenny (2011–2019)
Peter Capaldi (Christopher Robin)
In-universe information
SpeciesRabbit
GenderMale
OccupationGardener
FamilyGrandad Buck (grandfather), innumerable relatives
ChildrenKessie (adoptive daughter)

Rabbit appears in most Disney Winnie the Pooh cartoons, but he is cream yellow in color, instead of brown. An added element is his keeping of a garden, of which he is strongly protective, becoming angered when any creature seeks to damage it. Although he is not described as having a garden in either of the A. A. Milne books, he has one in David Benedictus's Return to the Hundred Acre Wood.

The Disney adaptations also develop his personality further, expanding the original organized character into a by-the-book control freak with a short temper, although his care for his friends remains. The film character's willingness to do things by the book appeared in Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, in which he consistently follows written instructions for fear of being unable to think well for himself, although he later produces a competent plan. Despite occasional malevolent behavior, he always learns from his wrongdoing; while a leading character in the film Springtime with Roo, he abandons his selfishness after considering the possibility that it will drive all of the other characters away from the forest.

In the Disney adaptations, Rabbit and Tigger are usually foils for each other. In the original featurettes, Rabbit outright dislikes Tigger. By The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, however, they have become close friends, though very dysfunctional ones, who regularly work together. Tigger's antics continue to annoy Rabbit and make trouble for him, while Rabbit's harsh attitude and attempts to teach Tigger a lesson still come off as unkind. Nevertheless, Tigger is usually the first one to help Rabbit when he needs it and Rabbit cannot deny their closeness.

His character is consistent in most of the Disney adaptations, although in Welcome to Pooh Corner, he is a talented magician and in The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, he is pale green instead of yellow. At one point in the latter series, Rabbit adopts a bluebird named Kessie. As of 2004, Rabbit now appears at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, FL and Disneyland in Anaheim, CA for meet and greets.

Casting history

Junius Matthews was the voice of Rabbit in the first three Disney films. After his death, Ray Erlenborn briefly voiced him in Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons. Will Ryan took over the role for Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore and performed both Rabbit and Tigger in Welcome to Pooh Corner.

Ken Sansom replaced Ryan beginning with The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and is to date Rabbit's longest-running portrayer, having continued the voice up to and including My Friends Tigger and Pooh. Tom Kenny provided the voice for the 2011 film, Winnie the Pooh. Peter Capaldi voiced Rabbit in Christopher Robin, the live-action extension of the Winnie the Pooh franchise.

References

  1. "Rabbit". Winnie the Pooh. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  2. "LitCharts". LitCharts. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  3. Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander). "Winnie-the-Pooh". www.gutenberg.org. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  4. ^ "Utah actor Ken Sansom, voice of 'Pooh's' Rabbit, dies at 85". The Salt Lake Tribune. 2012-10-11. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
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