This chapter
Characters 34
Places 13
Alice walks arm-in-arm with the Duchess, who constantly finds morals in everything they discuss until the angry Queen appears and threatens her. The Duchess flees, the Queen takes Alice to see the Mock Turtle, and they meet the Gryphon who leads Alice to the sorrowful Mock Turtle. The Mock Turtle begins telling his sad life story about being a real turtle who went to school in the sea.

On stage

Alice Walks with the Duchess while listening to her morals, follows the Queen to meet the Mock Turtle, questions the Gryphon and Mock Turtle about their school days, and tries to understand their puns and lessons.
Duchess Walks arm-in-arm with Alice finding morals in conversation, becomes frightened by the Queen and quickly leaves.
Queen Interrupts Alice and the Duchess, threatens the Duchess with beheading, orders Alice to follow her, asks if Alice has seen the Mock Turtle, and leaves to watch executions.
King of Hearts Pardons all the players sentenced to death by the Queen while she is away.
Gryphon Is woken by the Queen to escort Alice to the Mock Turtle, laughs at the Queen's threats, leads Alice to the Mock Turtle, and interjects during the story with corrections and sighs.
Mock Turtle Sits sadly on a rock sighing, agrees to tell Alice his history, recounts his school days in the sea including lessons like Reeling and Writhing, and sighs frequently with the Gryphon.
Flamingo It is mentioned only as a possible reason the Duchess does not put her arm around Alice's waist.
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Mary Ann

Also known as: Alicia, Miss Alice, curious child, poor Alice, the narrator's subject, this curious child +17 más

Polite and curious young girl who finds herself in Wonderland. She is logical yet easily confused by the strange creatures and their logic. Walks with the Duchess while listening to her morals, follows the Queen to meet the Mock Turtle, questions the Gryphon and Mock Turtle about their school days, and tries to understand their puns and lessons.

Dinah pet cat (companion)Dinah owns / refers to as her catDinah pet catWhite Rabbit pursued animalWhite Rabbit startled by her +24 more

Dinah

Also known as: dear Dinah, her cat, our cat, the cat, nuestra gata, nuestra mascota

Alice's cat back at home, mentioned in her imaginings about giving orders. Only referenced in Alice's thoughts about her cat potentially ordering people around or scaring the animals.

Alice pet of / owned byAlice Alice’s cat / companionAlice ownerAlice ownerAlice owner +1 more

White Rabbit

Also known as: the Rabbit, the Bunny, White, Conejo Blanco, Rabbit, el Conejo +4 más

Nervous and hurried member of the royal court. He is perpetually anxious and speaks quickly. Appears in the procession and whispers to Alice about the Duchess’s fate.

Duchess works for / fears upsettingAlice pursued byAlice person who startles himDuchess person he fears angeringDuchess feared authority figure +5 more

Mouse

Also known as: the Rat, O Mouse, Ratón, poor animal, el Ratón, una persona de cierta autoridad

A serious, authoritative rodent among the group who is knowledgeable about English history and easily offended. Calls everyone to sit and listen to a dry history lecture, participates in the Caucus-race, receives and presents the thimble prize, begins telling its long sad tale but storms off angrily after Alice's interruptions.

Alice person who offends it by mentioning cats and dogsAlice conversation partnerLory group member

Duchess

Also known as: La Duquesa, duquesa, la Duquesa, Duquesa, la duquesa, querida +1 más

An ugly noblewoman with a sharp chin who is in a good mood and constantly lectures about morals in everything. She is affectionate but physically uncomfortable to be near. Walks arm-in-arm with Alice finding morals in conversation, becomes frightened by the Queen and quickly leaves.

White Rabbit employer / patronWhite Rabbit servant or employee who fears her angerWhite Rabbit servant or subjectAlice temporary caregiver of babyBaby mother +7 more

Bill

Also known as: lizard, muchacho, old friend, the lizard

A small lizard who is frequently ordered around and ends up being the one sent down the chimney. Is pushed by the group to climb down the chimney, gets kicked by Alice, flies out, and is then cared for by the other animals.

White Rabbit bossAlice attacker

March Hare

Also known as: Liebre de Marzo

Eccentric and rude host of the perpetual tea party who constantly contradicts Alice and offers her nonexistent wine. Offers Alice wine, argues about semantics and personal remarks, blames the butter for the watch's malfunction, suggests Alice tell a story, and moves seats during the rotation.

Cheshire Cat neighborHatter neighborAlice tea party guestHatter friend and tea companionDormouse friend and tea companion

Hatter

Also known as: Sombrerero

Quirky and rude hat-maker who is stuck at tea-time forever after offending Time at the Queen of Hearts' concert. Asks the raven riddle, shows his broken watch, explains his quarrel with Time and the constant six o'clock tea, sings part of "Twinkle, twinkle, little bat," insults Alice, and initiates the seat rotation.

Cheshire Cat neighborMarch Hare neighborAlice tea party guestMarch Hare friend and tea companionDormouse friend and tea companion +1 more

King of Hearts

Also known as: Reina, la Reina, Reina de Corazones, querida, su Majestad, King of Hearts +6 más

The milder husband of the Queen who pardons the other players. He is not described in detail but appears briefly. Pardons all the players sentenced to death by the Queen while she is away.

Duchess invited guestAlice potential playerHatter performer she sentencedKing of Hearts husbandAlice subject she threatens +6 more

Knave of Hearts

Also known as: Bribón, Bribón de Corazones

Courtier who carries the King’s crown on a cushion. Silent and obedient. Carries the crown during the procession and flips the gardeners over on the Queen’s order.

Queen superiorKing of Hearts superior

Gryphon

Also known as: Grifo, perezoso, the creature, viejo amigo

Mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. He is sarcastic, lazy, and familiar with the Mock Turtle. Is woken by the Queen to escort Alice to the Mock Turtle, laughs at the Queen's threats, leads Alice to the Mock Turtle, and interjects during the story with corrections and sighs.

Queen authority he mocksMock Turtle old friendAlice person he guides
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Sister

Alice’s sister who is present offscreen but not described in detail; a close family member whose reading bores Alice. Referenced as the reason Alice has nothing to do before she notices the rabbit.

Alice sibling

Duck

Also known as: the Pato, Pato, el Pato

A literal-minded duck who questions the meaning of words in the Mouse's story. Interrupts the Mouse's history lecture asking what the archbishop found.

Mouse interrupted speaker

Dodo

A solemn and formal bird who speaks in long words and takes charge of solutions. Proposes and organizes the Caucus-race where everyone wins, awards prizes, and solemnly presents Alice's thimble as her prize.

Lory

Also known as: the Loro, Loro, el Loro

An opinionated parrot who is older than Alice and quick to interrupt or complain. Interrupts the Mouse's lecture with "Ugh!", participates in the race, asks about Dinah, and sighs that it's a pity the Mouse left.

Alice discussion partnerMouse interrupted speaker

Eaglet

Also known as: the Aguilucho, Aguilucho, el Aguilucho

A young eagle who complains about big words and hides a smile. Mocks the Dodo's long words during the proposal for the Caucus-race.

Dodo criticizes

Magpie

Also known as: una vieja urraca, vieja urraca

An older magpie concerned about its health. Wraps itself up and leaves quickly after Alice mentions Dinah, claiming the night air is bad for its throat.

Canary

Also known as: canario, un canario

A nervous canary with children. Calls its children to bed and leaves after Alice mentions Dinah eating birds.

Crab mother

Also known as: mamá, vieja Cangrejera

An older crab giving life lessons to her daughter. Tells her daughter that the Mouse's behavior is a lesson against losing one's temper.

Crab daughter

Also known as: joven Cangrejo, querida

A young crab who speaks back to her mother. Tells her mother to be quiet because she tries the patience of an oyster.

Crab mother daughter

Pat

Also known as: servant, you

A servant or gardener animal (possibly a guinea pig or similar) who speaks with a strong accent and assists the White Rabbit. Helps the Rabbit by trying to remove the giant arm from the window and follows his orders during the attempt to evict Alice.

White Rabbit master

Caterpillar

Also known as: blue caterpillar, oruga azul, Oruga, la Oruga, la oruga, señor

A condescending, sleepy, and irritable caterpillar who smokes a hookah and speaks in short, severe sentences. It is exactly three inches tall and dismissive of Alice's concerns. Questions Alice's identity, criticizes her poem recitation, advises her on the mushroom's effects, and crawls away after smoking.

Alice conversation partner

Footman (Fish)

Also known as: el primer lacayo, hombre pez, lacayo de librea, pescador

Liveried servant with a fish-like face who delivers the Queen's invitation. Solemn and formal in his duties. Delivers the large invitation letter to the other footman and then leaves.

Queen employerDuchess recipient of invitation

Footman (Frog)

Also known as: el otro lacayo, hombre de a pie, hombre de la rana, lacayo de librea

Liveried servant with a round face and large eyes like a frog who guards the door. Unhelpful, stares at the sky, and repeats phrases. Sits by the door, explains why knocking is useless, ignores Alice's questions, and continues sitting after a plate flies past his head.

Alice visitorDuchess inside the houseQueen sender of invitation

Cook

Also known as: cocinera

Servant in the Duchess's kitchen who is stirring soup and throwing kitchenware. She does not sneeze and ignores the chaos. Stirs the soup in a large cauldron, throws fire irons, pots, plates, and a frying pan at the Duchess and baby.

Duchess employerBaby in the householdAlice visitor

Baby

Also known as: bebé, cerdo, criaturita, el animal, el bebé, el pequeño +5 más

Strange infant belonging to the Duchess that sneezes, howls, and gradually transforms. It has a snout-like nose and becomes a pig. Is nursed by the Duchess, hit by thrown objects, given to Alice, transforms into a pig, and wanders into the woods.

Duchess motherAlice temporary caretakerCook in same kitchen

Cheshire Cat

Also known as: Gato, Gato de Cheshire, el Gato, el gato que sonreía, smile without a cat, amigo mío +1 más

Grinning, disembodied cat with the ability to appear and disappear gradually. Calm, philosophical, and slightly mischievous. Appears as a floating head and smile during the croquet game, talks with Alice, and causes a dispute about beheading.

Alice conversational partnerDuchess ownerBaby inquired aboutAlice friendDuchess owner

Dormouse

Also known as: Lirón

Sleepy rodent who dozes between the Hatter and Hare and is used as a cushion. Wakes intermittently to join the conversation, tells the story of the three sisters in the treacle well, sings in his sleep, and is repeatedly pinched awake.

Alice tea party guestMarch Hare friend and tea companionHatter friend and tea companion

Five

Also known as: Cinco

One of the Queen’s gardeners, shaped like a playing card. Nervous and quick to blame others. Paints roses red, argues with the other gardeners, and hides from the Queen.

Two fellow gardenerSeven fellow gardenerQueen ruler

Seven

Also known as: Siete

One of the Queen’s gardeners, shaped like a playing card. Defensive and irritable. Paints roses red, argues with the others, and hides from the Queen.

Two fellow gardenerFive fellow gardenerQueen ruler

Two

Also known as: Dos

One of the Queen’s gardeners, shaped like a playing card. The most explanatory and humble of the three. Paints roses red, explains their mistake to Alice, and begs the Queen for mercy.

Five fellow gardenerSeven fellow gardenerQueen ruler

Executioner

Also known as: verdugo

Court official responsible for carrying out beheadings. Practical and literal-minded. Argues that a head cannot be cut off without a body and is sent to fetch the Duchess.

King of Hearts superiorQueen superior

Mock Turtle

Also known as: Falsa Tortuga, Tortuga, la Falsa Tortuga, old friend, this young

Sad, sighing creature who claims he used to be a real turtle. He is emotional, nostalgic about his school days, and tells his story in a deep, hollow voice. Sits sadly on a rock sighing, agrees to tell Alice his history, recounts his school days in the sea including lessons like Reeling and Writhing, and sighs frequently with the Gryphon.

Alice listener of his storyGryphon old school friend

Flamingo

Also known as: flamenca

Alice's live croquet mallet that the Duchess considers temperamental. It is mentioned only as a possible reason the Duchess does not put her arm around Alice's waist.

Alice belongs to her as a mallet
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Rabbit’s Burrow

Dark Tunnel Shaft

Long Low Room

Vestibule

Crystal Glass Table Area

Small Door to the Garden

Beautiful Garden

Tabletop with Labeled Bottle

Tabletop with Labeled Cake Box

The Pool of Tears

Vestibule / Entrance Hall

Garden Door

Crystal Table