Essay on Lewis Carroll's Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

People often describe our magical place as though they memorised the words. And, while their minds fail to seize our friend's thoughts, the faithful night pours into his eyes its mellifluous melody. From thirty men who catch our furtive hands, always one person shall blow the whistle, and the lyrics follow no particular rhyme.

In 1862, floating upon the river Isis, Charles Dodgson narrated for Alice Liddell and a few others in company his original tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Gliding along underneath the blue sky, Dodgson wove his words into one of the most classic children stories of all time. Thesis: Although Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland may have only begun as a children’s story, many adults have sought to discover the “true meaning” of the novel. Curiosity has led to years of searching and interpretation of the origins of Carroll’s novels, and the symbols inside, developing into theories ranging from practical to nearly impossible, eventually evolving into their own stories in the film industry.

In his analysis of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Richard Kelly describes Wonderland as a nonsensical place where Alice is “treated rudely, bullied, asked questions with no

Layla Zoller Ms. Brown Period 1 29 February 2024 Who was most responsible for the Holocaust? The Holocaust was a tragic event for several individuals. It caused many deaths, tragedies, and influenced people to lead on with what they were doing to the Jews and other minorities. There are many different groups and people you could blame for what happened over those tragic years, but, I have chosen two main groups who I personally think are the most responsible for the Holocaust. Besides Adolf Hitler, the SS officers and Nazi soldiers were the most responsible for the Holocaust because, the SS officers developed Hitlers ‘Final Solution” to end the lives of millions during this period, and the Nazi soldiers followed the SS officers orders which

Through the use of figurative language and simile, Carroll conveys a child's identity within societal roles depicting beyond a reality world within Wonderland.

With the economy of the United States in shambles, illegal immigration and the effects it has on health care can no longer be ignored. America has a whole needs to be concerned and well informed of the issues rather than collecting information piecemeal by way of media or other biased groups. If illegal immigration stays its present course the American tax-payer will continue to fund the well being of individuals who have broken federal rules and regulations and are being supported by law abiding citizens. This argument is not about individual rights to live and prosper. It is not about race or discrimination of any sort. It is only about the effects on health care that I am addressing.

“Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a slowly progressive disease of the brain that is characterized by impairment of memory and eventually by disturbances in reasoning, planning, language, and perception.” (Howard Crystal) In Health 1000 we were asked to read the book Still Alice. I have never dealt with or have done any study on Alzheimer’s disease before reading this book. After finishing this book it has really opened my eyes to how bad of a disease and how it cripples the mind. I never imagined the effect of this disease on a patient and the patient family. This book is about a upper middle aged lady named Alice who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and how she and her family learn how to deal with disease. One of the things this book

Alice in Wonderland by Charles L Dodgeson (Lewis Carrol) is a classic masterpiece and example of great literature. Many people know of this book as merely a child’s tale or a Disney movie. As both were adopted from the book, many of the ideas were not. I have my own feelings and opinions of this book. Remarkable use of words and an originally creative theme and plot structure are both used in this book. The author of this novel used many hidden meanings, symbolism, and ambiguous terms to greatly describe the actual nature of the story. Many people have different views as to the type of book it is and the novel’s actual meaning. Although this book inspires many people to laugh, it also inspires them think.

Lewis Carroll's use of puns and riddles in Alice in Wonderland help set the theme and tone. He uses word play in the book to show a world of warped reality and massive confusion. He uses such play on words to reveal the underlying theme of ‘growing up', but with such an unusual setting and ridiculous characters, there is need for some deep analyzing to show this theme. The book contains many examples of assonance and alliteration to add humor. Carroll also adds strange diction and extraordinary syntax to support the theme.

I saw Still Alice this week. I wanted to see the Glen Campbell movie (which I will watch later) but opted for this one first. What a stirring movie! Watching the progression of her decline, and realizing that she KNEW that she was affected, was very sad. It was heartening to see the support that her family gave her, even while dealing with their own issues. The fact that she was proactive on the front end, in obtaining the diagnostic testing helped her family be better able to understand what was happening and to support her. I love the fact that she and her daughter were able to have a better relationship, and that her daughter was truly able to see her mom, even when her mom had trouble seeing her earlier.

   Lewis Carroll's Wonderland is a queer little universe where a not so ordinary girl is faced with the contradicting nature of the fantastic creatures who live there. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a child's struggle to survive in the condescending world of adults. The conflict between child and adult gives direction to Alice's adventures and controls all the outstanding features of the work- Alice's character, her relationship with other characters, and the dialogue. " Alice in Wonderland is on one hand so nonsensical that children sometimes feel ashamed to have been interested in anything so silly (Masslich 107)."

Her prized instrument was destroyed. Her faithful husband passes. Yet, Gwilan sings. During any and all of her spare time she would spontaneously create music whether in the dark of night by the glint of moonlight or in the cheer of sunshine in the daytime. Often Gwilan would wander through the land of Torm exclaiming in melodious tunes of the beauty of the nature that surrounded her. In the mellow morning mist (alliteration), Gwilan greeted the daffodils in music that popped out of their buds. Her afternoons would be spent by the tranquil peace of the deep sea, listening to the rhythmical repetition of the waves and creating her own rhythms in a soft melody. Passing through the west of the land, she gazed upon the heights of the mountains who bid her goodnight, silhouetting the setting sun as day turned into dusk. Gwilan would sing in admiration of the mountains' majesty and then make her farewells to all the wonders of the earth.

Curiosity through Poems and Songs in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland In Lewis Carroll’s novel titled Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the plot revolves around the main character, Alice, who is undoubtedly curious and who pulls the reader along with her as she explores her constant urge to know more. Throughout the story, there are various bits and pieces of artistic elements such as songs, poems and riddles which delve into the imaginative world of Alice. While Alice’s creativity and vivid curiosity persist, numerous compositions in the story serve as persistent reminders of the youth and of the mystery that fill the pages, and act as tools that pull Alice deeper and deeper into the puzzling Wonderland.

Alice begins by startling at the sight of the Cat sitting on a tree bough, while the Cat only grins at Alice. As dear Alice asks for advice on which way she ought to continue, the Cat claims, “if you do not know where you want to end up, then surely it does not matter which way you go” (Carroll 49). This simplistic view of decision making plays on the complexity that humans weave into simple decisions of everyday life. Alice’s confusion is spotlighted by this overtly simple take on decisions, and her confusion can then be tied to the absence of a concrete identity. The Cat proceeds to reveal that in Wonderland, “we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad,” and this awareness and acceptance of “the fury” within himself further serves to bold Alice’s insecurity (Carroll 49). Perhaps, if Alice knew who she was to others – and to herself – in Wonderland, she would not deny the madness of Wonderlands creatures, including

Throughout the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, many aspects of Victorian society are criticized through Alice’s experiences in Wonderland. Lewis Carroll indirectly incorporates his views of society into his book. The three main aspects that are criticized are Victorian Education, Victorian Government, and Victorian Classes.