Alice's Adventures in Wonderland · Character
The Dormouse
A perpetually dozing mouse who tells a story about treacle wells and drawing lessons, drifting in and out of sense while the Hatter and Hare talk over his head.
supporting
Also known as the Dormouse, The Dormouse, Dormouse, Collar that Dormouse
First appearance: VII: A Mad Tea-Party
As a supporting figure in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Dormouse is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Mostly asleep; tells a bizarre, interrupted story about three sisters living on and drawing treacle.
The Dormouse first appears in 0008 vii a mad tea party.
In VII: A Mad Tea-Party: Mostly asleep; tells a bizarre, interrupted story about three sisters living on and drawing treacle.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Major Wonderland Figures
- Protagonist
- Supporting & Minor Characters
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See The Dormouse in VII: A Mad Tea-Party