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| − | [[File:Wagonride.png|thumb|left|287px|[[Calvin]] and [[Hobbes]], riding their [[Wagon]] deep into the Woods.]]The '''woods''' behind [[Calvin|Calvin's]] [[Calvin's house|house]] probably expand over about 15 acres. Some of this area was destroyed when part of the forest was clear-cut to make way for a new development of condominiums, "Shady Acres".<ref>[http://www.transmogrifier.org/ch-img/ch870319.gif Transmogrifier.org: March 19, 1987]</ref> It is in this forest that Calvin's [[wagon]] often falls into conveniently-placed ravines. Calvin and [[Hobbes]] take walks in here frequently. There are a few rivers and creeks, including [[Hobbes Creek|"Hobbes' Creek"]], a creek named after and discovered by Hobbes. Calvin was mad about that, since he was going to name the creek "Calvin's Creek." The woods also contain steep hills and runways for wagons which Calvin and Hobbes frequently fall off of. |
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| + | Beyond the [[Calvin's backyard|backyard]] of [[Calvin|Calvin's]] [[Calvin's house|house]] is an area of '''woodland''' which probably expands over about 15 acres. Some of this area was destroyed when part of the forest was clear-cut to make way for a condominium development, "Shady Acres"<ref>[http://cdn.svcs.c2.uclick.com/c2/be6132bc250d102d94d7001438c0f03b] Gocomics.com: March 19, 1987</ref>. |
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| + | From time to time, Calvin goes walking or hiking in the woods along with Hobbes, discussing topics such as current events, life, or even about how things are going for him. In the Tenth Anniversary Edition, Watterson remarks: "The solitude of the woods brings out Calvin's small, but redeeming, contemplative side." |
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| + | Calvin passed through the woods on his way to the [[Yukon Territory]]; as Calvin lives south of Canada, the forest would be north of his house. |
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| + | The woods have widely spaced trees, many hills and paths, and several conveniently placed cliffs, creeks, ponds, clearings, and bramble patches. |
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| + | There is a hill in the woods named by [[Calvin]] as "lookout hill", for the reason that "that's what you ([[Hobbes]]) yell whenever we go down it". |
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| + | There is also a creek in the woods, called [[Hobbes Creek]]. |
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| + | [[File:Wagonride.png|thumb|left|225px|[[Calvin]] and [[Hobbes]], riding their [[Wagon]] deep into the Woods.]] |
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| + | Although some conifers are occasionally seen, the woods seem to contain mostly deciduous trees. There are also raccoons present. In [[Hobbes Creek|the creek]], there are turtles and fish. |
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| + | [[File:Witsmapsnack.jpg|thumb|288px|Calvin and Hobbes exploring in the woods.]] |
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| + | There are cliffs in the [[Woods]] where [[Calvin]] and [[Hobbes|Hobbes pilot]] their [[wagon]], [[sled]], or [[toboggan]]. Once, Calvin glued several colored feathers to his shirt and sprinted of the cliff. After hovering for less than a second, he crashed into the base of the cliff. That was the first and last known time Calvin tried to fly off the cliff. Another time, Calvin and Hobbes tried to time warp into the future by racing down the hill. As Hobbes looked around and saw there were no flying cars he was unimpressed. However, Calvin glanced at his watch he gleefully explained to Hobbes that it was a whole two minutes after they started. On another occasion, Calvin and Hobbes tried a similar experiment, testing out Einstein's theory that if one were to travel fast enough, time would actually stop. Calvin lost control and the pair fell into a ravine. Calvin decided that Einstein was probably a fraud, but Hobbes noticed that his watch had stopped (on impact) and declared Einstein to be correct. |
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| − | Whether on foot or riding the wagon or sled, Calvin and Hobbes will frequently discuss weighty topics in the woods. Calvin leads these discussions while Hobbes usually stays silent until the end of the strip. |
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Revision as of 14:52, 11 January 2021
Calvin & Hobbes as they race through the woods.
Beyond the backyard of Calvin's house is an area of woodland which probably expands over about 15 acres. Some of this area was destroyed when part of the forest was clear-cut to make way for a condominium development, "Shady Acres"[1].
From time to time, Calvin goes walking or hiking in the woods along with Hobbes, discussing topics such as current events, life, or even about how things are going for him. In the Tenth Anniversary Edition, Watterson remarks: "The solitude of the woods brings out Calvin's small, but redeeming, contemplative side."
Topography
Calvin passed through the woods on his way to the Yukon Territory; as Calvin lives south of Canada, the forest would be north of his house.
The woods have widely spaced trees, many hills and paths, and several conveniently placed cliffs, creeks, ponds, clearings, and bramble patches.
There is a hill in the woods named by Calvin as "lookout hill", for the reason that "that's what you (Hobbes) yell whenever we go down it".
There is also a creek in the woods, called Hobbes Creek.
Ecosystem
Although some conifers are occasionally seen, the woods seem to contain mostly deciduous trees. There are also raccoons present. In the creek, there are turtles and fish.
Cliffs
Calvin and Hobbes exploring in the woods.
There are cliffs in the Woods where Calvin and Hobbes pilot their wagon, sled, or toboggan. Once, Calvin glued several colored feathers to his shirt and sprinted of the cliff. After hovering for less than a second, he crashed into the base of the cliff. That was the first and last known time Calvin tried to fly off the cliff. Another time, Calvin and Hobbes tried to time warp into the future by racing down the hill. As Hobbes looked around and saw there were no flying cars he was unimpressed. However, Calvin glanced at his watch he gleefully explained to Hobbes that it was a whole two minutes after they started. On another occasion, Calvin and Hobbes tried a similar experiment, testing out Einstein's theory that if one were to travel fast enough, time would actually stop. Calvin lost control and the pair fell into a ravine. Calvin decided that Einstein was probably a fraud, but Hobbes noticed that his watch had stopped (on impact) and declared Einstein to be correct.
Calvin and Hobbes also have encountered many of the lakes at the bottom of the cliff. Which could also mean that there is more than one cliff.
References
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