Chapter 5: Chapter 5

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Characters 14
Places 13
The wet group of animals and birds on the shore, led by the Mouse, tries to dry off with a history lecture that fails, leading the Dodo to organize a chaotic Caucus-race where everyone wins and receives prizes from Alice. The Mouse then begins telling its long, sad tale that resembles a tail, but gets offended by Alice's misunderstandings and leaves, causing the others to depart after she mentions her cat Dinah, leaving her alone and sad again.

On stage

Alice Participates in the Caucus-race, distributes comestibles as prizes, offers her thimble, tries to listen to the Mouse's story but confuses it with puns about its tail, mentions her cat Dinah causing everyone to leave, then cries alone.
Mouse 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.
Lory Interrupts the Mouse's lecture with "Ugh!", participates in the race, asks about Dinah, and sighs that it's a pity the Mouse left.
Dodo Proposes and organizes the Caucus-race where everyone wins, awards prizes, and solemnly presents Alice's thimble as her prize.
Duck Interrupts the Mouse's history lecture asking what the archbishop found.
Eaglet Mocks the Dodo's long words during the proposal for the Caucus-race.
Magpie Wraps itself up and leaves quickly after Alice mentions Dinah, claiming the night air is bad for its throat.
Canary Calls its children to bed and leaves after Alice mentions Dinah eating birds.
Crab mother Tells her daughter that the Mouse's behavior is a lesson against losing one's temper.
Crab daughter Tells her mother to be quiet because she tries the patience of an oyster.
Dinah Only mentioned by Alice as her pet who could catch the Mouse and birds.
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Mary Ann

Also known as: Alicia, Miss Alice, curious child, poor Alice, the narrator's subject, this curious child +7 más

A polite and curious young girl who fell down the rabbit hole and is now stuck in a strange world, trying to make sense of the creatures around her. Participates in the Caucus-race, distributes comestibles as prizes, offers her thimble, tries to listen to the Mouse's story but confuses it with puns about its tail, mentions her cat Dinah causing everyone to leave, then cries alone.

Dinah pet cat (companion)Dinah owns / refers to as her catDinah pet catWhite Rabbit pursued animalWhite Rabbit startled by her +5 more
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Dinah

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

Alice's skilled cat back home who is good at catching mice and birds. Only mentioned by Alice as her pet who could catch the Mouse and birds.

Alice pet of / owned byAlice Alice’s cat / companionAlice ownerAlice ownerAlice owner
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

White Rabbit

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

An anxious, well-dressed rabbit in a hurry, wearing gloves and carrying a fan, who is worried about being late for the Duchess. Returns to the hall splendidly dressed, drops his gloves and fan in fright when he sees the giant Alicia, then runs away.

Duchess works for / fears upsettingAlice pursued byAlice person who startles himDuchess person he fears angering
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4

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
Chapters 2, 4, 5

Duchess

An important figure the White Rabbit is afraid of disappointing. Mentioned by the White Rabbit as he hurries past.

White Rabbit employer / patronWhite Rabbit servant or employee who fears her anger
Chapters 2, 4
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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
Chapter 1

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
Chapters 2, 5

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.

Chapters 2, 5

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
Chapters 2, 5

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
Chapters 2, 5

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.

Chapter 5

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.

Chapter 5

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.

Chapter 5

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
Chapter 5
Secondary 13

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

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