Character Analysis
He is a large dog with an actual clock in his side.
TOCK
In the play, this literal place is where you go when you "jump" without thinking.
LANDS BEYOND
Milo’s initial attitude toward his toys and schoolbooks
BORED
The "impossible" task King Azaz gives Milo at the end of the Act.
TO SAVE RHYME AND REASON
The place where the Lethargarians spend their time doing nothing
THE DOLDRUMS
This character lives in a house on wheels and loves "Whether" more than "Weather.
THE WHETHER MAN
The gatekeeper demands one of these from Milo
A REASON/EXPLANATION/EXCUSE
What Milo loses when he stops paying attention in the Doldrums.
TIME
THE PACKAGE INCLUDED...
DIRECTIONS TO BUILD THE TOLLBOOTH
This city represents the power and marketplace of words.
DICTIONOPOLIS
This character represents the "other side" of an argument, even if he doesn't believe it.
THE HUMBUG
The play begins with this character (suspended in air) speaking the Prologue.
CLOCK
The reason the Cabinet Ministers use five words when one would do.
MAKING SENSE IS NOT THEIR JOB
This event where Milo and Tock are surrounded by words and seller
THE WORD MARKET
These represent the physical barriers to learning and growth.
THE LETHARGARIANS
Five men who ensure every word is as long and complicated as possible.
THE MINISTERS
The reason Milo, Tock, and Humbug are chosen to go on the mission together.
TO BRING PEACE TO THE KINGDOMS
The lesson Milo learns about "Expectations" from the Whether Man
EXPECT EVERYTHING
This occurs after King Azzaz wants a few closing words
EVERYONE LEAVES THE BANQUET except MILO, TOCK AND HUMBUG
This represents the "balance" that the Kingdom currently lacks
PRINCESS RHYME AND REASON
He believes that words are more important than anything else in the world.
Nanus uses this literary device when the Spelling Bee and Humbug fight.
Juxtaposition
The theme shown when Milo uses his brain to get the car moving again.
Joy of learning. discovery
The chaotic meal where everyone must literally "eat their words."
The "Castle in the Air" symbolizes this unattainable state of being.