In your essay, be sure to:

• Introduce a clear, defensible thesis that expresses Carroll's satirical or critical intent.
• Analyze at least three specific scenes or characters (e.g., the Mad Hatter's tea party, the Queen of Hearts, the Caterpillar, the trial scene) to support your argument.
• Examine how literary devices such as parody, irony, wordplay, and characterization enhance Carroll's critique.
• Consider how Alice's experience as a child navigating an adult world filled with arbitrary power underscores the essay's main claim.
• Conclude by reflecting on the broader implications of Carroll's critique — what does it suggest about the connection between order, power, and identity?

Length

4–6 paragraphs (or as directed by your teacher)

Format

Standard literary essay with introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion > "Who are YOU?" said the Caterpillar. — Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Use this question as a lens: how does the chaos of Wonderland prompt Alice — and the reader — to question identity, authority, and the conventions we often accept without thought?

Support your argument with direct textual evidence, and consider how the novel's interpretation varies when viewed as a children's fantasy versus an adult satire.

• Identify and analyze at least three specific scenes or characters (e.g., the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter's tea party, the trial scene) that highlight this critique.
• Explore how Alice's reactions to the chaos of Wonderland reveal the conflict between childhood innocence and the expectations of adult society.
• Discuss how Carroll's use of language, wordplay, and logic puzzles acts as a means for his satirical commentary.