Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
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This classic tale takes young Alice on two separate adventures, first down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world known as Wonderland, and then through a looking glass into an alternate version of her world. Along the way, she encounters a variety of peculiar characters and experiences a series of increasingly bizarre events, all while grappling with the fluidity of identity, the nature of time, and the complexities of logic and language.
Character compass
Alice
White Rabbit
Cheshire Cat
Red Queen
Queen Of Hearts
Discussion points
What do you think Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole? Have you ever found yourself in a strange or unfamiliar situation, and how did you feel?
Alice encounters many different characters in Wonderland. Which character did you find the most interesting and why?
If you could have a tea party like the Mad Hatter, who would you invite and what would you serve?
Alice grows and shrinks in size several times throughout the story. How do you think changing size helped her on her adventure?
What lessons do you think Alice learned by the end of her adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Alice’s shoes, promoting empathy and understanding of the character’s emotions and decisions.
Discuss the concept of fantasy versus reality, helping your child differentiate between the imaginative world of Wonderland and the real world.
Use the whimsical and bizarre elements of the story, like the Cheshire Cat or the Queen of Hearts, to spark creative thinking and ask your child how they would interact with such characters.
Relate themes in the book to real-life situations, such as facing fears or making new friends, to help your child connect personally with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of curiosity
Explanation: Alice's continual curiosity leads her to explore various aspects of Wonderland, driving the narrative of the story.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore and learn about the world around them, fostering a sense of discovery and intellectual growth.
Example Lesson: The value of courage and resilience
Explanation: Facing odd and often challenging characters, Alice remains courageously engaged in her quest throughout the story, adapting to different situations.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to confront their own challenges with bravery and adaptability in various situations in life.
Example Lesson: The significance of personal identity
Explanation: Throughout her adventures, Alice frequently ponders who she is, demonstrating the fluid and sometimes confusing nature of identity.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that it's normal to evolve and change, and emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and staying true to oneself.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: Alice's decisions, like eating and drinking various items, lead to physical changes that parallel the consequences of choices.
Real-World Application: Teaches children that actions have consequences, guiding them to think before acting and consider the possible outcomes of their choices.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: Interacting with various characters such as the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, Alice navigates a world vastly different from her own.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate diversity and learn to interact respectfully and effectively with people who think and behave differently.