Chapter 12: Chapter 12

Mary Ann

Curious and polite young girl who has fallen down a rabbit hole and experienced many strange events in Wonderland. She is now recounting her adventures to the Gryphon and Mock Turtle. Listens to the description of the Lobster Quadrille, watches the creatures dance and sing around her, recites altered poems when asked, and is hurried away by the Gryphon when the trial is announced.

Dinah

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.

White Rabbit

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.

Mouse

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.

Duchess

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.

Bill

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.

March Hare

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.

Hatter

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.

King of Hearts

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.

Knave of Hearts

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.

Gryphon

Enthusiastic and somewhat impatient mythical creature with a serious demeanor at times. He collaborates with the Mock Turtle in explaining and performing the dance. Explains and demonstrates the Lobster Quadrille with the Mock Turtle, orders Alice to recite poems, requests the soup song, and abruptly takes Alice's hand to rush her to the trial.

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.

Duck

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.

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

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.

Eaglet

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.

Magpie

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

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

Crab mother

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

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

Pat

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.

Caterpillar

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.

Footman (Fish)

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.

Footman (Frog)

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.

Cook

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.

Baby

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.

Cheshire Cat

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.

Dormouse

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.

Five

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.

Seven

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

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.

Executioner

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.

Mock Turtle

Sentimental sea creature who frequently sighs, cries, and speaks in a melancholy voice. He is knowledgeable about underwater dances and songs. Describes the Lobster Quadrille steps with the Gryphon, sings a sad song about the dance and later sings "Beautiful Soup," and prompts Alice to explain her recitations.

Flamingo

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.

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