Discuss the posture of the squirrel as discussed in line 3 of the poem. The squirrel ‘sat up straight’ to eat a nut. Else the squirrel usually sits and runs with a blended back. Related posts: Why does the squirrel go the other way? How according to you, can peace and liberty be maintained in a state? “He liked to tease and play”. Who is teasing whom? How? What does the squirrel like to eat?