Reading Notes, Alice in Wonderland: Part A

I was so excited to see Alice in Wonderland in this week's reading options because I have always loved how whimsical and fun the story is.  For this section of notes I want to focus on a part of the story I was less familiar with- "Pig and Pepper".

(Pig and Pepper)
The first part of this story was very interesting.  Although I do enjoy the story of Alice and Wonderland, I couldn't tell you the last time I actually watched the movie so a lot of this reading was a refresher for me.  The fist section of this story goes through how Alice meets the Cheshire cat. 

(Pig and Pepper Continued)
This section of the story begins with a conversation between Alice and the Duchess about why the Cheshire cat is smiling so much.  I found it comical and was also surprised by Alice's bravery in just coming on and in and striking up a conversation.  The cook continued to throw pots and pans everywhere towards the Duchess and her baby and Alice jumped up and begged him to stop.  After singing and throwing the baby around violently, the Duchess gave the baby to Alice and said she must go get ready for croquet with the queen. 

(Pig and Pepper End)
Alice was unsure what to do with the pig/baby creature, so she let it go into the woods and saw the Cheshire cat a few yards away.  Alice asked the cat where she should go next and the cat cunningly replied, "depends on where you want to go."  The cat then told her one way was a rabbit and the other was a mad hatter.  Before he disappeared he told her the child had turned into a pig.  Alice then walked towards the direction of the hare. 

Cheshire Cat. Web Source.

Bibliography: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.