Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Topics for Discussion

1. Alice almost drowns in her own tears. What might Carroll be suggesting about self-pity by using this image?

2. Discuss the meaning of the word "caucus" and suggest an ironic interpretation of the "Caucus Race."

3. What might be the significance of the fact that the White Rabbit refers to Alice as Mary Ann? Is it likely that there is another little girl in Wonderland who looks like Alice?

4. Why does Alice hurry off on the mission that the White Rabbit assigns her (to fetch him another pair of gloves and a fan) even though she has no idea where she is going?...

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