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Which Dreamed it?
An Analysis of Chapter 12
Tone
Reflective, Whimsical, Contemplative
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Peaceful - (1) | A decent amount - (3) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Alice ponders who was the real dreamer of her adventures as she interacts with her kittens, equating them to characters from her dream.
In more detail...
Chapter XII concludes 'Through the Looking-Glass' with Alice waking from her fantastical journey and considering whether she or the Red King was the dreamer of her adventures. As she wakes, she addresses her kitten with disapproval for waking her and speaks about their shared journey in the looking-glass world. Alice attempts an impossible conversation with the kitten about its dream identity, playfully suggesting the kitten was the Red Queen and discusses her other kitten's resemblance to Dinah. She recollects the poetry about fishes and plans to recite 'The Walrus and the Carpenter' to her kitten the next morning. The chapter works towards the philosophical question of the origin of dreams before transitioning to a poem reflecting on memories and dreams. The story thus ends with a contemplative note on the nature of life and dreams.
Characters
- Alice
- About - Alice, having awoken from her dream, reflects on her adventure and tries to engage her kittens in a dialogue about their roles in her dream.
- Personality Traits - Curious, reflective, imaginative, and playful
- Physical Characteristics - Although not explicitly described in this chapter, Alice is traditionally portrayed as a young girl with long hair, often depicted as blonde and dressed in a simple dress with a pinafore.
- Character Connections
- Kittens - Alice treats the kittens as if they had accompanied her in her dream, equating one to the Red Queen and the other potentially to Dinah.
- Kittens
- About - The kittens are Alice's pets, one of whom she equates with the Red Queen and the other she mentions in relation to Dinah. They are largely passive in this chapter, serving as the audience to Alice's musings.
- Personality Traits - The kittens display typical feline behavior such as purring and grooming themselves, showing no understanding of Alice's words.
- Physical Characteristics - One kitten is described as white (Snowdrop), undergoing its toilet by presumably being groomed, while the other's appearance is not detailed.
- Character Connections
- Alice - Alice treats the kittens as participants in her dream and engages with them in a caring, albeit fruitless, conversation.