Through the Looking-Glass
Lewis Carroll
Contains spoilers for the entire book.
Discussion topics
Topic 01 of 08
Through the glass
What does Alice find on the other side of the looking-glass that's different from Wonderland?
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- How does the reversed world work?
- Why does she want so badly to go there?
There is no single right answer. Bring your own reading.
Discussion topics
What does Alice find on the other side of the looking-glass that's different from Wonderland?
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- How does the reversed world work?
- Why does she want so badly to go there?
How does the game of chess shape Alice's journey?
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- What does it mean for her to start as a pawn?
- Did you notice the chess moves along the way?
What do you make of the Red Queen's race, running as fast as you can to stay in place?
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- Where do you see that idea in life?
- How does Alice deal with the queens?
What does Humpty Dumpty say about who is master of words?
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- What did you make of his explanation of Jabberwocky?
- Can words mean whatever we want them to?
What do the Tweedles' story of the Walrus and the Carpenter suggest?
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- Who did you blame more, the Walrus or the Carpenter?
- Why does their quarrel over a rattle matter so much to them?
Why is the White Knight's farewell so touching?
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- Why does Alice remember him best of all?
- What is he really saying goodbye to?
What does it mean for Alice to become a queen?
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- How did you feel about the chaotic feast?
- Has Alice grown up?
Did Alice dream the Red King, or did he dream her?
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- Why does the book end on that question?
- What do you make of the poem at the end?
There is no single right answer. Bring your own reading.