Alice's Adventures in Wonderland · Character
The Mad Hatter
A tea-obsessed, riddling host whose logic is airtight and entirely useless, and whose nervous collapse under the Queen's stare reveals how fragile Wonderland's madness really is.
supporting
Also known as the Hatter, The Hatter, The miserable Hatter
First appearance: VII: A Mad Tea-Party
As a supporting figure in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Hosts the tea-party; is rude, poses a famous riddle, and obsesses over his broken watch.
The Mad Hatter first appears in 0008 vii a mad tea party.
In VII: A Mad Tea-Party: Hosts the tea-party; is rude, poses a famous riddle, and obsesses over his broken watch.
Later, in XI: Who Stole the Tarts?: First witness; gives chaotic, terrified testimony while clutching tea and bread-and-butter.
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- Other
Character groups
- Major Wonderland Figures
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See The Mad Hatter in VII: A Mad Tea-Party