Wonderland Weirdness
How does Alice's journey into Wonderland begin?
She becomes curious when she sees a talking white rabbit and decides to follow him
What symbolic meaning does the garden have for Alice's character development?
The garden represents her struggle to find her place in the world
How does the Queen of Hearts exert her power over Wonderland?
She uses her authority to enforce nonsense rules and threats of "off with their heads!"
How does Alice first react to the strange world of Wonderland?
She is confused but curious, trying to make sense of the chaos
How does the playwright (Delafield) depict the Mad Tea Party in this adaptation?
Even more chaos and nonsense than usual
How does Alice's size-changing experience symbolize personal growth and self-discovery?
Alice growing & shrinking represents her unsure sense of self
How does Alice challenge the authority of the Queen of Hearts during the trial?
She questions the fairness of the trial & stands up to the Queen
What story do Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum tell Alice when she is lost in the woods?
"The Walrus & The Carpenter"
What unique traits does the Cheshire Cat have in this play?
He can disappear & reappear
How does this play explore themes of logic VS. nonsense in conversations Alice has with characters like the Cheshire Cat?
The Cheshire Cat uses illogical phrases to confuse Alice and make her question reality
What role does the Caterpillar play in helping Alice understand her identity in the play?
He questions her identity, and his strange advice challenges Alice to reflect on who she is
How do the different characters in the play react to Alice growing & shrinking?
They are surprised & amused, but sometimes scared
How is the relationship between the March Hare and the Mad Hatter portrayed in this play?
They are partners in chaos and nonsense
What does the White Rabbit's anxiety represent in this play?
It represents time & urgency, the anxiety of "running late"
How does the Duchess provide both humor and wisdom to Alice at the trial?
Her contradicting statements challenge Alice to think critically about the world
In the final scene of the play, how is Alice's journey through Wonderland resolved?
She recognizes that Wonderland is an illusion and declares it all a dream
In this play, how is the Mad Hatter's behavior portrayed, and how does it impact Alice?
His behavior is unpredictable and this challenges Alice to question reality/think outside the box
How does the play use humor and nonsense to highlight the theme of growing up?
Growing up comes with a lot of confusion, and Alice is forced to grow as a character when she overcomes the illogical, upside-down world of Wonderland
How does this adaption of Alice In Wonderland explore the theme of questioning reality and authority?
Alice questions the "rules" of Wonderland and stands up to the Queen of Hearts
What is "The Walrus & The Carpenter" about?
The Walrus & the Carpenter invite a group of oysters to a meal, promising them a good time. The oysters trust them & follow, but they end up being tricked, lied to, & eaten.