Alice in Wonderland timeless themes. Lewis Carrol published Alice in Wonderland in 1865 and it has been a classic ever since. Songs and poems have been written about Alice and her adventures, and 25 TV and film productions have been made.

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Alice headbands, Alice the brand. Alice in Chains the band, even TV chef Heston Blumenthal known for his wacky take on taste. What do these all have in common? Lewis Carrol published Alice in Wonderland in 1865 and it has been a classic ever since. Songs and poems have been written about Alice and her adventures, and 25 TV and film productions have been made. The story is eternal which can be seen through the many adaptations and transformations that have surfaced since its publication. Many question why Carroll’s story has survived for so many years, when it is such a cliché of a story. Young girl finds another world, just like Narnia, Coraline or the Wizard of Oz, explores for a bit, gets in trouble then goes home. You can understand why its so popular by looking at what inspired Carroll. He has a mathematical brain, and is very logical. He was interested in photography. But he also had a dark side, he had abnormal eating habits, sleeping difficulties and he was neglected in his childhood. His story is about hopes and dreams, and finding a world to escape from his troubles, which anyone who has ever experienced hardship can relate to.

In my oral I will be discussing one adaptation and one transformation. The 1951 Disney animated film and the 2010 Tim Burton film. As you can see here I have created my own version of the Mad Hatters Tea party. Starting with Alice and her as a character sitting at the head, followed by the March Hare and the plot, then the Doormouse with some other character comparisons between the different versions. True to the story, the Mad Hatter will be interfering throughout the tea party, and adding some social context to everything.

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There has been a lot of speculation as to who the character of Alice was based on, but the most popular idea is that she was written for Alice Liddell, a young girl that Carroll used to take on rowing trips. In the book, Alice is a determined young girl. She is stubborn, and it takes a lot to wear down her willpower. It’s a flattering piece for women, showing a young girl with strength of mind who can argue with older men rather than submitting. Alice is sometimes punished for her fast tongue, and her spoilt attitude, but ultimately ...

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