Dr. Umeshkumar J. Solanki
Abstract
This paper delves into the fantastical world of Lewis Carroll's beloved classics, ‘Alice's Adventures in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking-Glass’, to explore the notion that children's literature itself is a rabbit hole that warrants further examination. By employing a critical lens, this research navigates the complexities of Carroll's narratives, revealing the ways in which they subvert and challenge traditional notions of childhood, identity, and reality. Through a close reading of the texts, this study uncovers the ways in which Carroll's use of absurdity, illogic, and wordplay creates a sense of disorientation, mirroring Alice's own experiences down the rabbit hole. This disorientation, in turn, prompts a reevaluation of the boundaries between childhood and adulthood, reality and fantasy, and the role of children's literature in shaping our understanding of these concepts.
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Published: April 2025 [Vol. 08, No. 04]