Alice's Adventures in Wonderland · Character
Alice
A curious, well-mannered girl whose appetite for explanations keeps colliding with a world that refuses to explain itself, and whose temper and kindness are both tested at every turn.
major
Also known as Poor Alice, Miss Alice, little Alice, Elsie
First appearance: Down the Rabbit-Hole
As a major figure in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Referred to as the 'dream-child' at the heart of the tale being spun for the listeners.
Alice first appears in 0002 i down the rabbit hole.
With Dinah (family): Dinah is Alice's beloved pet cat, whom she misses and mentions fondly from the real world. With Bill the Lizard (rivalry): Bill is an unfortunate creature Alice kicks out of the White Rabbit's chimney, becoming her adversary. With Dinah (family): Dinah is Alice's beloved pet cat, whom she misses and mentions fondly from the real world.
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Character Web
22 connectionsA slice of how Alice sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Protagonist
- Supporting & Minor Characters
- Major Wonderland Figures
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This moment is the emotional and psychological peak because Alice directly confronts the absurd, tyrannical lo…
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Dinah
family · positive
Dinah is Alice's beloved pet cat, whom she misses and mentions fondly from the real world. How this plays out →
- Bill the Lizard
rivalry · negative
- Dinah
family · positive
Dinah is Alice's beloved pet cat, whom she misses and mentions fondly from the real world. How this plays out →
- Bill the Lizard
rivalry · negative
Relationship notes
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See Alice in Down the Rabbit-HoleIn the story
Alice appears across 16 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- All in the Golden Afternoon
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Down the Rabbit-Hole
- II: The Pool of Tears
- III: A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale
- IV: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill
- Advice from a Caterpillar
- VI: Pig and Pepper
- +8 more
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Alice unlock in the free preview.
See Alice in Down the Rabbit-Hole