Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Chartwell Classics)
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This excerpt from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There' describes Alice's impulsive decision to follow a rabbit down a hole, sparking her adventurous journey. This book, published by Forgotten Books, is a reproduction of a historical work. Using advanced technology, they digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format while repairing imperfections. Some imperfections may remain to maintain the historical authenticity of the original.
Discussion points
How do you think Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole? Have you ever felt curious and brave like her?
What do you think the different characters in Wonderland represent? Who was your favorite and why?
If you could create your own world like Wonderland, what would it look like and who would live there?
How do Alice’s adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass make you think about dreams and reality?
What lessons do you think Alice learned from her adventures? What did you learn from them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination by asking them to draw their version of Wonderland. Discuss the importance of curiosity and bravery as shown by Alice. Use parallels from the book to real-life situations to make the themes more relatable. Ask how they might act if they were Alice, enhancing empathy and decision-making discussions. Finally, consider reading a chapter together and then predicting what might happen next, fostering creativity and inference skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Alice's journey begins with her chase after the White Rabbit, showcasing her curiosity and desire to discover the unknown.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore new subjects and ideas, sparking a love for learning and discovery in the real world.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout her adventures, Alice encounters numerous puzzles and peculiar characters, requiring her to think critically and solve problems to navigate through Wonderland.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to assess situations from different angles and come up with creative solutions to problems they encounter daily.
Example Lesson: Personal Growth and Identity
Explanation: Alice's constant size changes and the question 'Who in the world am I?' symbolize the struggles of growing up and finding one’s identity.
Real-World Application: Supports children in understanding and accepting the process of growing up and finding their own unique place in the world.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Manners and Rules
Explanation: Alice often finds herself in situations where social rules are bizarre or reversed, which highlights the importance of understanding and adapting to societal rules.
Real-World Application: Reinforces the significance of manners and the need to be adaptable and respectful in different social settings.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the Face of Challenges
Explanation: Despite the numerous challenges and oddities Alice faces, she presses on and manages her fears, displaying resilience.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to remain resilient and persistent despite difficulties or when facing the unknown.