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The Lion and the Unicorn
An Analysis of Chapter 7
Tone
The Tone Throughout The Chapter Is Whimsical, Playful, And Surreal, With A Blend Of Humorous Absurdity And Lighthearted Confusion, Aligning With The Overall Nonsensical Nature Of The Narrative.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting - (3) | Clear - (4) | There's some - (3) | A little - (2) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Alice witnesses the erratic and comical procession of soldiers and encounters the White King, who discusses his messengers and sends her to check the road. Subsequently, Alice observes the absurd fight between a Lion and a Unicorn, who pause for refreshments and seem to accept Alice into their reality.
In more detail...
Chapter VII, titled 'The Lion and the Unicorn', opens with Alice witnessing a procession of clumsy soldiers, followed by equally unsteady horses. She avoids the chaotic crowd and meets the White King, who excitedly tells her of his messengers, Haigha and Hatta. Alice spots Haigha, who demonstrates peculiar Anglo-Saxon attitudes. The King and Alice converse about the messengers and the inconsistency of sending for reinforcements. Alice is introduced to Haigha, and they discuss his appearance and duties. Soon, they transition to Alice's observations of the ongoing fight between the Lion and the Unicorn, both vying for the King's crown. Alice, Haigha, and the King join Hatta, who is watching the fight and enjoying his tea. The brawl halts for a break, allowing the fighters to partake in tea and bread. Alice participates in serving and is intrigued by the actions of the Lion, the Unicorn, and the witnessing crowd. Eventually, the commotion is silenced by the deafening sound of drums.
Characters
- Alice
- About - Alice is the protagonist who navigates through a confusing procession of soldiers, converses with the White King about his messengers, witnesses the fight between the Lion and the Unicorn, and attempts to serve refreshments in a nonsensical manner.
- Personality Traits - Curious, polite, somewhat bewildered, and quick-thinking.
- Physical Characteristics - A young girl, presumably of small stature relative to the characters of Wonderland.
- Character Connections
- White King - Engages in conversation with him and tries to understand his logic.
- Haigha - Interacts with him regarding his duties as the White King's messenger.
- Lion - Observes and discusses the fight involving him.
- Unicorn - Engages in a conversation about mutual belief and serves him a cake.
- White King
- About - The White King is preoccupied with his messengers and the ongoing conflict between the Lion and the Unicorn over his crown, displaying both pride and nervousness.
- Personality Traits - Delightful, concerned, forgetful, and somewhat disconnected from reality.
- Physical Characteristics - An adult male, depicted as regal but comically incompetent and nervous.
- Character Connections
- Alice - Receives information from her and instructs her regarding the messengers.
- Haigha and Hatta - His messengers, whom he sends on various errands.
- Lion and Unicorn - King over the animals fighting for his crown.
- Haigha
- About - Haigha is one of the White King's messengers, exhibiting a jovial disposition and ridiculous physical antics, known as 'Anglo-Saxon attitudes,' as he delivers messages.
- Personality Traits - Eccentric, merry, and expressive.
- Physical Characteristics - Mentioned as having 'great hands spread out like fans on each side,' suggesting he is large or at least peculiar in appearance.
- Character Connections
- White King - One of his messengers, reporting back to him.
- Alice - Meets Alice and converses with her about his name and occupation.
- Hatta - Is mentioned alongside as the second messenger.
- Lion
- About - One of the combatants in the fight for the crown, the Lion is dismissive of his actions and becomes sleepy after the refreshments, showing a lack of concern over the outcome.
- Personality Traits - Boastful, competitive, and languorous after eating.
- Physical Characteristics - A large, sleepy, and somewhat disheveled lion.
- Character Connections
- Unicorn - His opponent in the battle for the crown.
- White King - Fights over his crown but is indifferent to his authority.
- Alice - Engages in a short, indirect interaction with her through the struggle over the plum-cake.
- Unicorn
- About - The competitor opposite the Lion, the Unicorn is skeptical of Alice's existence and demands to be believed in. He exhibits hunger for victory and literal hunger for the plum-cake.
- Personality Traits - Skeptical, self-assured, and slightly dismissive and disdainful towards Alice.
- Physical Characteristics - A proud and potentially haughty unicorn with a horn distinct enough for Alice to identify him in the dust cloud.
- Character Connections
- Lion - His adversary in the fight for the crown.
- Alice - Initially disbelieving of her existence, he then makes a 'bargain' to mutually acknowledge each other.