Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Mary Ann

Polite and curious young girl who has read about courts in books and is familiar with legal terms. She is growing larger again during the trial. Observes the trial, whispers to the Gryphon, removes a squeaking pencil from a juror's hand, argues with the Dormouse about growing, and is shocked to be called as the next witness.

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

The White Rabbit serving as herald with a trumpet and scroll. He is nervous and official in his duties. Reads the accusation, calls witnesses, and whispers advice to the King about questioning the Cook.

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

One of the twelve jurors, a lizard who has trouble writing. He is timid and easily confused. Has his squeaking pencil stolen by Alice and is forced to write with his finger on his slate.

March Hare

Unruly companion of the Hatter who follows him into court. He contradicts the Hatter's testimony. Follows the Hatter into court arm-in-arm with the Dormouse, interrupts to deny saying something, and is part of the confused testimony.

Hatter

Eccentric and nervous hatter who is perpetually having tea. He is easily frightened and gives confused testimony. Enters with tea and bread-and-butter, testifies about dates and tea, becomes increasingly nervous under questioning, drops his items, and rushes out of court without his shoes.

King of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts who made the stolen tarts. She is stern and quick to order executions. Stares intimidatingly at the Hatter, demands the list of singers from the last concert, orders the Dormouse to be removed violently, and prompts the King to question the Cook.

Knave of Hearts

The accused Knave of Hearts standing chained before the throne. He is the defendant in the tart theft trial. Stands chained with soldiers guarding him as the trial begins.

Gryphon

Knowledgeable creature attending the trial. He explains court procedures to Alice in whispers. Whispers explanations to Alice about the jurors writing their names.

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

Gruff and unhelpful cook from the Duchess's household who carries a pepper box. She gives very brief and contrary answers. Enters sneezing-inducing, refuses to give evidence, says the tarts are mostly pepper, and disappears during the resulting chaos.

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 and irritable small creature who attends the trial with the Hatter and March Hare. He grows at a "reasonable" rate and falls asleep during testimony. Complains about Alice growing and squashing him, moves to the other side of the court, interjects "treacle" about the tarts, and is violently removed from court after the Queen's orders.

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