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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 genre is through the looking glass?

"Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is a work of children's literature and falls under the genre of fantasy. It is a sequel to "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and features fantastical elements, wordplay, and whimsical characters typical of the fantasy genre.

When the catepillar aska Alice to identify herself she is unable to do so What reason does she give for not knowing who she is?

Alice explains to the caterpillar that she has undergone numerous changes since she woke up that morning, making it difficult for her to identify herself.

How does Lewis Carroll achieve humour in the you are old farther William?

Lewis Carroll achieves humor in "You Are Old, Father William" through exaggeration and absurdity in the scenarios described. The poem humorously presents an elderly father performing physically strenuous tasks beyond his age, leading to unexpected and comical results. Carroll also uses playful language and rhyme to enhance the humorous tone of the poem.

Who are the slaves of the queen of hearts in Alice in Wonderland?

The playing cards are the slaves of the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland. They are responsible for carrying out her orders and are often seen painting her roses red or marching in formation.

Who are the characters in Alice in the country of hearts?

the rabbit - peter

Alice

the cat- Boris

the mad hatter- blood

ace

the gate keepers

Julian ( undertaker)

the queen

there are also the card solders with out faces

What kind of animal does Alice follow in Wonderland?

Alice in Wonderland is festooned with animals, many of whom are major characters in the story. The most famous are probably the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Caterpillar, although there are a great many others.

The puppy has an interesting significance in that it is the only animal Alice meets which actually behaves like an animal and doesn't speak.

The pig which the baby turns into doesn't speak either, but is extraordinary because it was originally a baby.

Another interesting animal is Alice's pet cat Dinah, who doesn't actually appear in Wonderland at all, but is mentioned many times by Alice during her adventures.

Do oz and alice end up together in Pandora Hearts?

No, Oz and Alice do not end up together in Pandora Hearts. Their relationship evolves into a strong bond of friendship and mutual respect throughout the series, but there are no romantic feelings between them.

What mental disorder would the cheshire cat have?

The Cheshire Cat from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is often interpreted as exhibiting characteristics of dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) due to his ability to appear and disappear at will and his changeable personality.

How does the Looking glass self relate to African-Americans?

The looking glass self states that people develop their identity or self through the eyes of society. For example when you young black american is growing up he may feel pressured into acting a certain way. This pressure can come from any of his or her peers. The young black man or woman may feel like if he or she doesn't act a certain way, then they may not be accepted.

What does 'snickersnack' mean in Jabberwocky?

it means snick and snack

I have no idea where the answer above comes from, but it seems completely wrong to me.

Snicker snack is onomatopoeia, it's the sound the vorpal blade makes when it is plunged into the beast.

What city was Alice in Wonderland published?

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was originally published in 1865 by Macmillan, which was based in London, England at the time.

How does Alice in Wonderland relate to the Victorian period?

"Alice in Wonderland" reflects themes of Victorian society such as childhood innocence, social norms, and the strict etiquette of the time. The novel critiques the rigidity of Victorian society by presenting a whimsical and nonsensical world where rules are constantly broken and reality is questioned. Additionally, the characters and events in the story often satirize different aspects of Victorian culture and politics.

Why isn't Alice afraid of the Queen of Hearts?

Alice isn't afraid of the Queen of Hearts because she is only a playing card.

`Idiot!' said the Queen, tossing her head impatiently; and, turning to Alice, she went on, `What's your name, child?'

`My name is Alice, so please your Majesty,' said Alice very politely; but she added, to herself, `Why, they're only a pack of cards, after all. I needn't be afraid of them!'

Is Alice in Wonderland gothic?

Alice in Wonderland does contain some gothic elements, such as a dark and surreal atmosphere, fantastical creatures, and a sense of unease or confusion. However, it is not typically classified as a gothic work due to its whimsical and humorous tone.

Is there a horror book of Alice in Wonderland?

Because the time period in which the story was originally crafted and printed, (circa 1862-1866) was during the Victorian era, many people of modern times enjoy interpreting the story with a gothic twist.

While there are some macabre themes hidden under several layers in the story, most gothic interpretations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland are made of conjecture and a loose grasp of the story itself.

Some examples of more gory interpretations of the book are American McGee's Alice PC game and Tim Burton's new Alice in Wonderland movie, featuring all of the classic characters with a whimsically dark twist, set twelve years after the original story.

Did the Queen of Hearts say 'off with his head'?

Yes. Several times.

The players all played at once without waiting for turns, quarrelling all the while, and fighting for the hedgehogs; and in a very short time the Queen was in a furious passion, and went stamping about, and shouting `Off with his head!' or `Off with her head!' about once in a minute.

The Queen had only one way of settling all difficulties, great or small. `Off with his head!' she said, without even looking round.

All the time they were playing the Queen never left off quarrelling with the other players, and shouting `Off with his head!' or `Off with her head!'

`Well, I'd hardly finished the first verse,' said the Hatter, `when the Queen jumped up and bawled out, "He's murdering the time! Off with his head!"'

What happens in the end of Alice in Wonderland with the queen?

In the end of "Alice in Wonderland," Alice becomes frustrated with the nonsensical behavior of the Queen and stands up to her, declaring that it's all just a pack of cards. This causes the whole scene to disappear, revealing that it was just a dream. Alice wakes up and realizes that the characters in Wonderland were all playing cards, returning to her normal life.

Why was minamata disease named after the Mad Hatter?

Minamata disease was not named for the Mad Hatter. It was referred to as "Mad hatter disease" in a several Japanese government reports. Both conditions are a result of mercury poisoning; however, the method of poisoning is different.

Minamata disease is actually named for a city in the Kumamoto region of Japan. In 1956, it was discovered that a Chisso Corporation chemical factory had been dumping polluted wastewater since 1932. The local population had unknowingly consumed massive quantities of mercury through fish and shellfish.

Mad hatter disease (and the phrase "mad as a hatter") occurs after inhaling the poisonous mercury fumes created by the process of curing animal skins.

What kind of animal is sitting in the hearth in the Duchess's house in Chapter 6 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?

A cat

Even the Duchess sneezed occasionally; and as for the baby, it was sneezing and howling alternately without a moment's pause. The only things in the kitchen that did not sneeze, were the cook, and a large cat which was sitting on the hearth and grinning from ear to ear.

Who illustrated Jabberwocky?

The poem "Jabberwocky" was originally illustrated by Sir John Tenniel for Lewis Carroll's book "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There." Tenniel's illustrations were first published in 1872.

What flavor was the marmalade in Alice in Wonderland?

Orange

She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed; it was labelled `ORANGE MARMALADE', but to her great disappointment it was empty

What is name of the mage in Alice in Wonderland?

Lewis Carroll's book Through the Looking Glass has a poem called Jabberwocky, which features a dragon-like monster called the Jabberwock.

Tim Burton's 2010 film has changed the name of the monster from Jabberwock to Jabberwocky.

What does the cook do when she takes the soup off the fire in Alice in Wonderland?

She throws things at the Duchess and the baby.

....the cook took the cauldron of soup off the fire, and at once set to work throwing everything within her reach at the Duchess and the baby --the fire-irons came first; then followed a shower of saucepans, plates, and dishes.