The Book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

The book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll evokes many intriguing thoughts in the reader’s mind, delving into themes such as the loss of childhood innocence, dreams, death, and discouragement in life. Alice’s journey through a dream world begins when she follows a white rabbit she has spotted and ends up falling down the rabbit hole. Here, Alice discovers she has entered an ambiance divergent from her own- a world of the Mad Hatter and Cheshire Cat, and bottles and treats that beckon her to “Drink Me.” Or “Eat me.” The conflict arises when Alice attempts to apprehend the labyrinthine world she has gotten lost in, all the while enduring various physical and emotional changes. In this alternate universe Alice encounters a plethora of unusual characters such as the Queen of Hearts, a ruthless ruler of Wonderland who constantly shouts for her subjects to be beheaded. This story stands out because of the whimsical style of writing and engaging story line along with the complexity of the character development and alternate interpretations of the many symbolic happenings within the novel. “Who in the world am I?” Alice considers this question often throughout her adventures. One of the main themes is the loss of innocence, and as Alice undergoes a series of dramatic physical and emotional changes this theme grows more and more apparent. Alice comes to the realization that not only is she trying to find a way to escape Wonderland and return home, she is also discovering her true self and creating her own identity. Near the resolution of the story, Alice has an epiphany and notices that it is not Wonderland, but it is her identity that is being questioned. Her enterprise to thoroughly understand Wonderland becomes a journey to understand her feelings and the reasons that certain ones compromise her identity and need to understand life itself. Yet another point that makes the plot engaging is the combination of death and dreams. Alice is constantly