Discussion 

CCompare Alice’s behavior in Chapter 2 (“The Pool of Tears”) and Chapter 12 (“Alice’s Evidence”). How has she grown?

1. What do you think Lewis Carroll is saying about adults and authority in Wonderland?

2. If you could change one scene in the story, what would it be and why?

3. Do you think Wonderland is a dream, a lesson, or another world? Defend your opinion.

 

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1. How does Alice’s attitude toward authority (like the Queen and King) change during the story?

2. What does the story suggest about growing up and keeping your imagination?

3. Why do you think Alice becomes braver as she faces stranger situations?

4. In what ways does Alice show intelligence or good manners, even when others don’t?

5. Which character do you think taught Alice the most — and what was the lesson?

 

1. What do you think Lewis Carroll wanted to say about logic, rules, and nonsense?

2. If Wonderland were real, do you think you’d enjoy living there? Why or why not?

3. Why does time behave differently in Wonderland (like at the Mad Tea Party)?

4. How are conversations in Wonderland different from real-world conversations?

5. Do you think Wonderland is a dream, a real place, or something in between? Explain your view.

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1. What kind of ruler is the Queen of Hearts, and what might she represent about real people in power?

2. How does the courtroom scene show the difference between real justice and “nonsense” justice?

3. What does Alice learn about herself when she refuses to be afraid of the Queen?

4. Why do you think Lewis Carroll made the adults in Wonderland seem foolish or illogical?

5. What would happen if Wonderland characters came into the real world — who would fit in best?

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 IV. Famous Quotes and Reflection Prompts

Use these for oral or written interpretation. Have students explain:

• What does it mean?

• How does it connect to Alice’s story?

• Can it apply to real life?

 1. “It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” – Alice

→ What does Alice mean? How has she changed?

 2. “Curiouser and curiouser!” – Alice

→ What kind of curiosity does this show? Is being curious always a good thing?

 3. “We’re all mad here.” – The Cheshire Cat

→ What do you think the Cat means? Is everyone in Wonderland “mad”?

4. “Off with her head!” – The Queen of Hearts

→ Why does the Queen say this so often? What does it say about her personality?

 5. “It’s always tea-time.” – The Mad Hatter

→ What do you think this means about time or life in Wonderland?

 6. “Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.” – Alice

→ Why does Alice call so many things “nonsense”? What does that show about her way of thinking?

 7. “Who are you?” – The Caterpillar

→ Why is this question so important throughout the story?

 8. “Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” – The King of Hearts

→ What kind of advice is this? Is it helpful or ridiculous?

 9. “I can’t go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.” – Alice (repeated for emphasis)

→ How does this idea connect to growing up or learning something new?

 10. “Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” – (Often attributed to Carroll)

→ Do you agree? How does imagination help people in real life?