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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Book
This category is meant to include questions about Lewis Carroll's book, not the various film adaptations.
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What does the rabbit like in Alice in Wonderland?
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.
Can you provide a Freytag pyramid for Alice in Wonderland?
Due to restrictions of software, you will have to imagine the shape of the pyramid, but for Lewis Carroll's book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a Freytag pyramid might go like this:
- Exposition - the opening of the story, when Alice sees and follows the rabbit, ending with the inciting moment being the moment the ground gives way in the rabbit hole
- Rising action - the action of the story as Alice tries to find the rabbit, gain access to the 'lovely garden' and generally just 'get somewhere'
- Climax - the trial, where Alice starts to resume her normal size culminating with the cards attacking her, and her brushing them away - Particularly the moment when she proclaims, "you're nothing but a pack of cards!"
- Falling action - Alice wakes up, back with her sister, with exciting tales of her adventures in Wonderland
- Denouement - Alice's sister thinks about Alice and her adventures
Is Alice in Wonderland banned in the US?
It is difficult to find information on the banning of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Banned Books Week: September 25--October 2. University of California, San Diego Social Sciences & Humanities Library website says:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
1900
Suspended from classroom use, pending review, at the Woodsville High School in Haverhill, New Hampshire, because the novel contains expletives, references to masturbation and sexual fantasies, and derogatory characterizations of a teachers and of religious ceremonies.
1931
Banned by the Chinese Governor of Hunan Province on the ground that "Animals should not use human language, and that it was disastrous to put animals and human beings on the same level."
However, as they don't provide a source for this information, it is impossible to verify. (See Related Link below)
The File Room, a website dedicated to the cataloging of bannedliterature, repeats the claim about the book being banned in Hunan Province and cites its source as Banned Books 387 B.C. to 1978 A.D., by Anne Lyon Haight, and Chandler B. Grannis, R.R. Bowker Co, 1978. (See Related Link below) This appears to be the origin of claims that the book was banned in China, but corroborative evidence remains elusive.
What type of products are available in the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet?
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet offers a range of luxury and designer brands across various categories including fashion, accessories, footwear, homeware, and beauty products. Visitors can find clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and beauty essentials from well-known brands at discounted prices.
When was the Cheshire Academy founded?
18th Century Cheshire Academy located out of Cheshire, Connecticut, USA was originally founded as far back as 1794, is a co-educational preparatory school.
Who owns the rights to Alice in Wonderland?
The original text of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is in the public domain, as it was published in 1865 and its copyright has expired. However, certain adaptations, illustrations, and other derivative works may be protected by copyright held by the respective creators or publishers.
What are the names of some popular riddles for kids?
One of the most popular riddles for kids is, "Why is a raven like a writing desk?" This comes from Alice in Wonderland and was written without answer. "What's full of holes but still holds water," is another famous example.
What is the setting of the Walrus and the Carpenter?
The Walrus and the Carpenter is set on a sandy beach.
The sea was wet as wet could be,
The sands were dry as dry.
You could not see a cloud, because
No cloud was in the sky:
No birds were flying overhead--
There were no birds to fly.
The Walrus and the Carpenter
Were walking close at hand;
They wept like anything to see
Such quantities of sand:
"If this were only cleared away,"
They said, "it would be grand!"
"If seven maids with seven mops
Swept it for half a year.
Do you suppose," the Walrus said,
"That they could get it clear?"
"I doubt it," said the Carpenter,
And shed a bitter tear.
"O Oysters, come and walk with us!"
The Walrus did beseech.
"A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk,
Along the briny beach:
We cannot do with more than four,
To give a hand to each."
What are the key scenes in Alice in Wonderland?
Some key scenes in "Alice in Wonderland" include Alice falling down the rabbit hole, the Mad Hatter's tea party, Alice encountering the Cheshire Cat, the trial scene with the Queen of Hearts, and Alice waking up from her dream. Each of these scenes captures the whimsical and nonsensical nature of Wonderland and its inhabitants.
Where can one find a fancy dress based on Alice in Wonderland?
One can look in a wide variety of places for a fancy dress based on the story Alice in Wonderland. Many costume shops sell dresses based on the story or you can get creative and make your own dress.
Why does Alice drink from the bottle in the house?
Alice drinks from the bottle in the house because she is curious and wants to see what is inside. The drink may also be tempting or smell enticing to her.
Who was the thief in the queen of hearts kitchen?
The thief in the Queen of Hearts kitchen was the Knave (Jack) of Hearts, as depicted in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The Knave was accused of stealing the Queen's tarts and put on trial for the crime.
What is the theme of story about Alice in Wonderland?
Major themes of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass include exploration, identity, youth, education, violence and madness.
To read about these and other themes, follow the Related Link below
How good is Disney's version of 'Alice in Wonderland'?
Disney's version of Alice in Wonderland is based on the books Through The Looking Glass and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Alice in Wonderland was an animation released in 1951 and has an overall 7.4 out of 10 on IMDB. Tim Burton also directed Alice in Wonderland in 2010 which had actors Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Cater. It was a more grown up version.
How do you get out of the western red desert in Alice in Wonderland for ds?
To exit the Western Red Desert in Alice in Wonderland for DS, you need to follow the path to the left until you reach a canyon. Jump over the canyon and continue to the left until you reach a rock that can be moved. Push the rock to reveal a hidden path that will lead you out of the desert.
What kind of caterpillar is Absalom from Alice in Wonderland?
Absalom the caterpillar from "Alice in Wonderland" is typically depicted as a blue hookah-smoking caterpillar with a very calm and laid-back personality. In the original book by Lewis Carroll, Absalom is not explicitly identified by a specific species of caterpillar.
What do the lines of The Walrus and the Carpenter mean?
The lines of "The Walrus and the Carpenter" from Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass" can be interpreted in multiple ways, but overall the poem explores themes of deception, manipulation, and the consequences of blind trust. The Walrus and the Carpenter lure and then consume a group of young oysters, highlighting the dark side of human nature and the consequences of naivety.
What color is the Cheshire cat in the 2010 Alice in Wonderland?
The Cheshire Cat in the 2010 Alice in Wonderland film directed by Tim Burton is a vibrant pink and purple color.
Does the Cheshire Cat evaporate?
The word 'evaporate' describes a change in state from liquid to vapour. As the Cheshire Cat is at no time a liquid (at least, not while we're looking at him) he cannot evaporate.
It might be better to ask 'does the Cheshire Cat sublime?' as, in chemistry, the word 'sublime' means to change directly from a solid to a vapour or gas.
We don't know whether the Cheshire Cat is in fact, at any point, a gas, but Lewis Carroll never says that he isn't.
(So, once he reappears, it might be fair to say that the Cheshire Cat has gone from the sublimate to the ridiculous.)
You are a famous for nonsense poem pussy cat and owl poem?
Edward Lear wrote the poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat'.
What is the meaning of white roses in Alice in Wonderland?
Changing the white roses (symbolizing the overthrown House of York (i.e. Richard III)) in favor of the red roses (symbolizing the conquering House of Lancaster (i.e. Henry VII, etc). Refers to end of the War of the Roses (1485).
What does Alice in Wonderland want to see?
Alice in Wonderland wants to see and explore the fantastical and nonsensical world she finds herself in. She is curious, adventurous, and always seeking new experiences and challenges.
Does the Mad Hatter have mercury poisoning?
Many hatters of the time suffered from mercury poisoning, and this is almost certainly the source of the phrase "as mad as a hatter", as many of the effects of this toxin could appear to be symptoms of 'madness'.
However, the Mad Hatter probably does not have mercury poisoning.
The symptoms of mercury poisoning include such psychological disturbances as: irritability, fits of anger, lack of attention, low self confidence, drowsiness, and decline of intellect.
While the Hatter arguably suffers from a lack of attention when, in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, he makes the swift subject change from Alice's hair to ravens and writing desks, he displays none of the other psychological symptoms.
Neither is any mention made of him showing any of the physical symptoms, which include: foul breath, dizziness, ringing or noises in the ears, fine tremors, coughing, and loss of appetite - any or all of which Carroll could have included in his depiction of this character. (To see more about the symptoms of mercury poisoning, follow the Related Link below)
It was probably more the case that the character was based on the saying rather than on the illness that caused the saying to be coined.
And, as Martin Gardner points out is his Annotated Alice, it is generally considered that the Hatter's character was inspired by "Theophilus Carter, a furniture dealer near Oxford. Carter was known in the area as the Mad Hatter, partly because he always wore a top hat and partly because of his eccentric ideas." (From The Annotated Alice by Martin Gardner)
