What was the name of the rabbit in Alice in Wonderland?

Answer 1

In the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the white rabbit's name is White Rabbit. His house even has a brass plaque "with the name `W. RABBIT' engraved upon it."

In Disney's 1951 animated film he is also referred to exclusively as the White Rabbit or Mr Rabbit, but in Tim Burton's 2010 film, he has been named Sir Nivens McTwisp.

(People sometimes think that the March Hare, who was at the mad tea party, is a rabbit, but hares and rabbits are actually different animals, though very similar. In the book he is called March Hare, but Tim Burton has named him Thackery Earwicket.)

Answer 2

In the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the white rabbit's name is White Rabbit. His house even has a brass plaque "with the name 'W. RABBIT' engraved upon it."

In Disney's 1951 animated film he is also referred to exclusively as the White Rabbit or Mr Rabbit, but in Tim Burton's 2010 film, he has been named Sir Nivens McTwisp.

(People sometimes think that the March Hare, who was at the mad tea party, is a rabbit, but hares and rabbits are actually different animals, though very similar. In the book he is called March Hare, but Tim Burton has named him Thackery Earwicket.)

Answer 3

The White Rabbit is a character in Lewis Carroll's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and its various subsequent adaptations. He is the first Wonderland character Alice sees, appearing in the real world, wearing a waistcoat and consulting a watch whilst saying, "Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!" He acts as the catalyst to the action of the book, as it is his appearance which leads to Alice's discovery of Wonderland. He also provides the book with a thread of narrative continuity, as he appears several more times throughout. His other literary function is to serve as a contrast to the character of Alice. In his article, Alice on the Stage, Lewis Carroll says: And the White Rabbit, what of him? Was he framed on the `Alice' lines, or meant as a contrast? As a contrast, distinctly. For her `youth', `audacity', `vigour', and `swift directness of purpose', read `elderly', `timid', `feeble', and `nervously shilly-shallying', and you will get something of what I meant him to be. 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!

He is probably best known for his fear that he might be late. Although in the 1951 Disney version, he declares several times that he is late, in the book he is concerned that he is going to be late, apparently for an appointment with the Duchess:

"Oh! The Duchess, the Duchess! Oh! Won't she be savage if I've kept her waiting!"

"The Duchess! The Duchess! Oh my dear paws! Oh my fur and whiskers! She'll have me executed as sure as ferrets are ferrets!"

In Tim Burton's 2010 movie the White Rabbit's name is Nivens McTwisp and he is played by Michael Sheen.

Answer 4

In his article Alice on the Stage, Lewis Carroll describes the White Rabbit in this way:

And the White Rabbit, what of him? Was he framed on the `Alice' lines, or meant as a contrast? As a contrast, distinctly. For her `youth', `audacity', `vigour', and `swift directness of purpose', read `elderly', `timid', `feeble', and `nervously shilly-shallying', and you will get something of what I meant him to be. 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!

There is a further contrast to Alice in the way he treats others. Alice treats everyone she meets the same way, regardless of their social station, but the White Rabbit is quite rude to his social inferiors but is crawling and obsequious to those who rank higher than he does.

Answer 5

In the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the White Rabbit is described as wearing a waistcoat with a watch in the pocket. Later he is seen carrying a pair of gloves and a fan. And at the trial he is described as carrying a Trumpet and a scroll.

In his original illustrations for the book, John Tenniel depicts him in his waistcoat, with a checked coat or jacket, a cravat and a high collared shirt. (See related link below)

At the trial, Tenniel shows the rabbit wearing a ruff and a tunic or tabard adorned with hearts. (See related link)

In Disney's 1951 animated film, the White Rabbit wears a red coat, a yellow waistcoat or vest, a beige high collared shirt with a maroon bow tie and grey trousers or pants. He is also wearing spectacles. (See related link) When fulfilling his royal duties, he wears a ruff and tabard emablazoned with a heart over the top of this outfit. (See related link)

Answer 6

The rabbit in Alice in Wonderland is properly named "White Rabbit". The character is, in fact, a white rabbit. Pop culture references to the white rabbit appear in The Matrix when Neo is told to "follow the white rabbit" by an unidentified chat user. The white rabbit appears as a tattoo on a girl minutes later.

Answer 7

The rabbit in Alice in Wonderland is named the White Rabbit.

Answer 8

The rabbit in Alice in Wonderland is called the White Rabbit.

Answer 9

In the original 1903 film adaptation of Alice in Wonderland the role of the White Rabbit was played by the director's wife Mrs. Hepworth.

Answer 10

The White Rabbit