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The Mock Turtle's Story
An Analysis of Chapter 9
Tone
Whimsical, Satirical, And Absurd With A Hint Of Darkness Introduced By The Queen'S Threatening Presence.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Clear - (4) | There's some - (3) | None - (1) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
In this chapter, Alice bonds with the Duchess as they walk and talk about morals. Upon meeting the Queen again, the Duchess disappears, and Alice is taken to meet the Mock Turtle, who starts sharing his life story.
In more detail...
Alice is relieved to see the Duchess in a better mood compared to their previous encounter in the kitchen. They discuss various topics, including morals, with the Duchess interpreting everything they encounter as having a moral. Alice is uncomfortable with the Duchess's proximity and sharp chin but remains polite. The conversation ends abruptly when the Queen arrives and threatens the Duchess, who quickly departs. The Queen takes Alice back to the croquet game, and after a series of aggressive antics, leads Alice away to meet the Mock Turtle. Along the way, Alice is relieved to hear the King pardon all the players sentenced to execution by the Queen. The Queen tasks a Gryphon to guide Alice to the Mock Turtle, who is weeping and ready to tell his sad tale, revealing his education in a pun-filled underwater school.
Characters
- Alice
- About - Alice continues her journey, relieved to see the Duchess in a better mood. She engages in conversation about morals with her, bears the Duchess's uncomfortable closeness, and is later led by the Queen to the Mock Turtle.
- Personality Traits - Thoughtful, curious, polite, occasionally sharp or defensive, and averse to rudeness.
- Physical Characteristics - A young girl, polite in appearance and demeanor.
- Character Connections
- Duchess - Alice walks with the Duchess and they engage in conversation. Alice finds her physically unattractive and imposing.
- Queen - Scared by the Queen's threats, Alice tries to placate her and follows her to the Mock Turtle.
- Mock Turtle - Alice is guided to meet the Mock Turtle and listens to the beginning of his story.
- Gryphon - Alice is left in the Gryphon's company by the Queen to be taken to the Mock Turtle.
- Duchess
- About - The Duchess shows a friendlier side towards Alice but is still preoccupied with finding morals in everything. The Queen's arrival frightens her into leaving abruptly.
- Personality Traits - Opportunistic in finding morals, affectionate towards Alice, fearful of the Queen.
- Physical Characteristics - She is described as very ugly with a sharp little chin.
- Character Connections
- Alice - She has an arm-in-arm conversation with Alice, sharing her views on morals.
- Queen - The Duchess appears to be under the authority of the Queen, responding to her threats by disappearing quickly.
- Queen
- About - The Queen reappears to threaten the Duchess, oversees the croquet grounds, and directs Alice to meet the Mock Turtle, displaying her authoritarian nature.
- Personality Traits - Quick-tempered, aggressive, authoritative, and indiscriminate with threats.
- Physical Characteristics - Her physical appearance is overshadowed by her imposing demeanor and frowning expression.
- Character Connections
- Alice - The Queen commands Alice to follow her and to meet the Mock Turtle.
- Duchess - The Queen frightens the Duchess into silence and eventual disappearance.
- Mock Turtle
- About - The Mock Turtle is first seen weeping and then begins to tell Alice and the Gryphon his life story about his underwater education.
- Personality Traits - Melancholic, dramatic, and reflective on his past.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as having large eyes full of tears, he conveys a melodramatic presence.
- Character Connections
- Alice - Is introduced to Alice to share his life story.
- Gryphon - The Gryphon accompanies the Mock Turtle and encourages him to tell his story.
- Gryphon
- About - The Gryphon, under the Queen's command, lazily takes Alice to the Mock Turtle and encourages the turtle to share his story.
- Personality Traits - Sarcastic, laid-back, and somewhat dismissive of the Mock Turtle's sorrow.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as being fast asleep in the sun and somewhat intimidating to Alice.
- Character Connections
- Alice - Guides Alice to the Mock Turtle at the Queen's request.
- Mock Turtle - Knows the Mock Turtle and nudges him to tell Alice his history.