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| [Image courtesy of Walt Disney, Alice in Wonderland (1951)] |
"The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. 'Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?', he asked.
'Begin at the beginning', the King said gravely, 'and go on till you come to the end: then stop'." (p139)
In conclusion, it is clear that food is a prominent theme throughout Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel Alice in Wonderland. Within the text, food has a vital role in the progression of the narrative - for example, Alice could not pass through the door to the garden if she did not eat the cake.
The food mentioned within the novel is often incredibly symbolic, most commonly used as a representation of childhood, indicator of social class and to foreshadow future events.
Throughout the years, Carroll's masterpiece has influenced generations of creatives - inspiring songs such as Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit, cook books and even this very blog - demonstrating a shared readership, a text that appeals to both children and adults alike.
Without doubt, my favourite aspect of this blog has been the opportunity to once again bring to life 'wonderland'. Stepping back from the stresses of university every Sunday afternoon to bake has been the perfect outlet, transporting me away to another reality - if only for an hour. The social aspect of cooking was another unexpected delight, sweetening the bond between me and my housemates, if you'll excuse the pun.
Works Cited:
Carroll, Lewis. Alice in Wonderland. London: Wordsworth Editions, 2001.
In conclusion, it is clear that food is a prominent theme throughout Lewis Carroll's fantasy novel Alice in Wonderland. Within the text, food has a vital role in the progression of the narrative - for example, Alice could not pass through the door to the garden if she did not eat the cake.
The food mentioned within the novel is often incredibly symbolic, most commonly used as a representation of childhood, indicator of social class and to foreshadow future events.
Throughout the years, Carroll's masterpiece has influenced generations of creatives - inspiring songs such as Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit, cook books and even this very blog - demonstrating a shared readership, a text that appeals to both children and adults alike.
Without doubt, my favourite aspect of this blog has been the opportunity to once again bring to life 'wonderland'. Stepping back from the stresses of university every Sunday afternoon to bake has been the perfect outlet, transporting me away to another reality - if only for an hour. The social aspect of cooking was another unexpected delight, sweetening the bond between me and my housemates, if you'll excuse the pun.
Works Cited:
Carroll, Lewis. Alice in Wonderland. London: Wordsworth Editions, 2001.
