What does the rabbit like in Alice in Wonderland?

Answer 1

In the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the rabbit is described as, "a White Rabbit with pink eyes." He is wearing a waistcoat with a watch in the pocket. At one point he is carrying a pair of gloves and a fan and during the trial he is holding a Trumpet in one hand and a scroll of parchment in the other.

In his article Alice on the Stage, Lewis Carroll describes the Rabbit in this way, "...`elderly', `timid', `feeble', and `nervously shilly-shallying'...I think the White Rabbit should wear spectacles. I am sure his voice should quaver, and his knees quiver, and his whole air suggest a total inability to say `Bo' to a goose!"

For two of Tenniel's illustrations of the White Rabbit follow the related links, below.

Answer 2

The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland likes to be punctual and is often rushing around with his pocket watch, worried about being late. He also enjoys being in control and giving orders.