The Jabberwocky is characterized as a hideous creature with "flaming eyes" that must be slain in the battle of good vs evil. The creature also has "jaws that bite" and "claws that catch!" Throughout the poem, the beast is destroyed by an unknown youngster. However, in the end, the knight wins the princess and their love conquers all. Here's how Lewis Carroll describes the Jabberwock: 'Twas brillig and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All at once, down from its pedestal below, The statue moved! Its eye began to glow, And it breathed out a soul through its nose; The whole world started, and the night grew dewy-eyed. Quoth the statue, 'I believe I shall be happy!' Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Jabberwock!