Analyzing Rudolph

From Ask Dr. Ink, one of the best journalism columns I've seen in a long time, an analytical look at the famous "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" song:

As journalists begin to plan their holiday coverage, let them not forget the continuing inspiration of that most archetypal of yuletide tales, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." Dr. Ink never ceases to be amazed by the nuances of this legend, a deconstruction of which reveals much about the power of story.

Lyric
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw it,
You would even say it glows.

Lyric:
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.

Lyric:
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
"Won't you guide my sleigh tonight."

Lyric:
Then how the reindeer loved him,
As they shouted out with glee:
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,
"You'll go down in history."

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