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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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The looking glass self refers to?
The looking glass self is a social psychological concept that suggests our self-image is shaped by how we imagine others perceive us. It involves three main components: 1) how we think we appear to others, 2) how we think others judge us based on their perceptions, and 3) how we feel about ourselves as a result of these perceptions.
Why doens't alice stay in wonderland?
Alice leaves Wonderland because she wakes up from her dream. Throughout her adventures, she realizes the absurdity and chaos of Wonderland, and ultimately chooses to return to reality. This allows her to grow and learn from her experiences in Wonderland.
Why does the white queen always have her hands up?
The white queen's hands are often raised in chess to represent her powerful position on the board. It is a common symbol of her authority and influence on the game. Additionally, raising her hand can also help signify her readiness to make a move during gameplay.
What is the historical context of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
Lewis Carroll began writing Alice in Wonderland in 1862. It was published in 1865.
Queen Victoria was on the English throne and the British Empire was still expanding. Abraham Lincoln was the president of the USA.
Possibly the most significant event in the world during that time period was the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Other events include:
1862
- International Exhibition opens in London (May).
- Marriage of Princess Alice, second daughter of Queen Victoria, to Prince Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine (July).
1863
- Abolition of slavery declared by President Abraham Lincoln (January).
- Prince of Wales marries Princess Alexandra of Denmark (March).
- William Makepeace Thackeray dies (December).
- Charles Kingsley publishes The Water Babies.
1864
- Geneva Convention, first to provide more humane treatment for wounded, signed (August).
1865
- Abraham Lincoln is assassinated (April).
sources: The Lewis Carroll Scrapbook Collection: Timeline 1855-1872 (See related link, below) and Wikipedia
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White rabbits can be found in various habitats such as forests, grasslands, and meadows. They are commonly domesticated but can also be found in the wild in parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. White rabbits often camouflage well with snow-covered landscapes during winter seasons.
Why is Michigains nickname Water Winter Wonderland?
Michigan is known as the "Water Winter Wonderland" due to its abundant fresh water resources, including the Great Lakes. The state also experiences heavy snowfall during the winter months, making it a popular destination for winter sports and outdoor activities. The nickname highlights Michigan's natural beauty and recreational opportunities year-round.
What gloves do alice where in Alice in Wonderland?
In "Alice in Wonderland," Alice wears white gloves during her adventures. These gloves are a symbol of Victorian etiquette and formality. They emphasize Alice's innocence and youth in the whimsical world she encounters.
What was the true meaning of the jabberwocky poem?
The word "Jabberwocky" means "Invented or meaningless language in other case, nonsense", although this is true, the meaning of Jabberwocky in the poem written by Lewis Carroll is impossible to pinpoint due to the fact that he utilized different sounds and word combinations to express feeling, giving the poem a certain mood, but no actual meaning.
What pocket did the white rabbit have his watch in?
In the book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the White Rabbit has his watch in his waistcoat pocket.
...but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.
What are the rhymes in Chapter Six of Through the Looking Glass?
Chapter Six of Through the Looking Glass features three different poems.
Firstly, Alice thinks about the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty in which the rhyming words are:
wall/fall
men/again
Then Alice and Humpty discuss the first verse of the poem Jabberwocky. In that, the words which rhyme are:
toves/borogoves
wabe/outgrabe
Then Humpty Dumpty recites a poem to Alice which he claims was written entirely for her amusement. It is a simple poem, comprised of twenty pairs of rhyme couplets. The rhymes are as follows:
white/delight
green/mean
long/song
brown/down
fish/wish
sea/me
was/because
say/obey
grin/in
twice/advice
new/do
thump/pump
said/bed
plain/again
clear/ear
proud/loud
stiff/if
shelf/myself
locked/knocked
shut/but
What is the title of jabberwocky?
'Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There' is the full title of the book where Jabberwocky first appeared. (It is also known as 'Through the Looking Glass' and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass'.) It is the sequel to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. Both books are by Lewis Carroll.
Who is the 'Liddell' Emilie Autumn is related to?
Liddell is her legal last name (not her birth name). Liddell was her maternal grandmother's maiden name however.
Emilie Autumn is using 'Liddell' to make a connection with Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland.
Does Alice in Wonderland have bad words?
No, "Alice in Wonderland" does not contain any explicit or bad language. The book is a classic children's story known for its whimsical and fantastical elements, making it suitable for readers of all ages.
When was Alice in Wonderland published in Latin?
Alicia in Terra Mirabili was written by Clive Harcourt Carruthers and published by Macmillan in 1964.
What does eyes of flame in the poem Jabberwocky mean?
In the poem "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, the phrase "eyes of flame" is used to describe the intense and fiery gaze of the mythical creature, the Jabberwock. It creates a vivid and menacing image of the creature's fierce and dangerous nature.
What does toves mean in jabberwocky?
In "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll, the word "toves" is a whimsical term for a creature. The poem is meant to be nonsense verse and uses invented words like "toves" to create a fantastical and surreal atmosphere.
What does frumious mean in jabberwocky?
In the preface to The Hunting of the Snark, Carroll defines 'frumious'
Take the two words 'fuming' and 'furious'. Make up your mind that you will say both words, but leave it unsettled which you will say first. Now open your mouth and speak. If your thoughts incline ever so little towards 'fuming', you will say 'fuming-furious'; if they turn, by even a hair's breadth, towards 'furious', you will say 'furious-fuming'; but if you have the rarest of gifts, a perfectly balanced mind, you will say 'fruminous'.
In Lewis Carroll's poem Jabberwocky, it is the Bandersnatch which is described as 'frumious'.
Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," lived until the age of 82 and died of old age in 1934. There is no mysterious or tragic cause of her death; she passed away peacefully after a long life.
What is the kind of blade kills th jabberwock?
The blade that kills the Jabberwock in Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky" is called the vorpal sword. It goes "snicker-snack."
Is there a hatter in Through the Looking Glass?
The Hatter, who appeared in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, appears again in Through the Looking Glassbut his name has been changed to Hatta. He is working as a messenger for the White King.
They placed themselves close to where Hatta, the other messenger, was standing watching the fight, with a cup of tea in one hand and a piece of bread-and-butter in the other.
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Is the picture of Charles Dodgson kissing Alice real?
No, the picture of Charles Dodgson kissing Alice is not real. Despite some controversy and speculation surrounding the nature of their relationship, there is no concrete evidence to support the existence of such a picture. Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, was the author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
How many legs did the table in Alice in Wonderland have?
The table which has the small golden key on it has three legs.
Suddenly she came upon a little three-legged table, all made of solid glass; there was nothing on it except a tiny golden key, and Alice's first thought was that it might belong to one of the doors of the hall; but, alas! either the locks were too large, or the key was too small, but at any rate it would not open any of them.
Meaning of caucus-race in Alice in Wonderland?
Alice wins a thimble in the caucus-race. ...she must have a prize herself, you know,' said the Mouse.
`Of course,' the Dodo replied very gravely. `What else have you got in your pocket?' he went on, turning to Alice.
`Only a thimble,' said Alice sadly.
`Hand it over here,' said the Dodo.
Then they all crowded round her once more, while the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble, saying `We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble'; and, when it had finished this short speech, they all cheered.
Alice thought the whole thing very absurd, but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh; and, as she could not think of anything to say, she simply bowed, and took the thimble, looking as solemn as she could.
What thing killed the jabberwocky?
An unidentified boy kills the Jabberwock in the original poem which first appeared in Leiws Carroll's Through the Looking Glass.
"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock?
Come to my arms, my beamish boy!
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!'
He chortled in his joy.
In Tim Burton's 2010 movie, Alice kills the monster (which had been renamed the Jabberwocky.)
What is Alice schilles best painting?
Alice Schille is known for her Impressionist paintings of landscapes, seascapes, and urban scenes. One of her best-known paintings is "Columbus, Ohio," which captures the essence of the city in an Impressionistic style. Her use of color and light is particularly praised in this piece.
