# The Duchess — Alice's Adventures in Wonderland character guide

> The Duchess in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0007-vi-pig-and-pepper

## Who they are

A noblewoman initially encountered in a chaotic kitchen who later appears at the croquet ground, offering Alice moral lessons that are often absurd.

## In the story

### [VI: Pig and Pepper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/alices_adventures_in_wonderland_se/chapters/vi-pig-and-pepper)

Hosts a chaotic household, sings a violent lullaby, and displays illogical, rude behavior before departing for croquet.

### [IX: The Mock Turtle’s Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/alices_adventures_in_wonderland_se/chapters/ix-the-mock-turtle-s-story)

Appears suddenly, takes Alice's arm affectionately, and relentlessly assigns convoluted morals to every observation Alice makes.

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