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Humpty Dumpty

A pompous egg-shaped philosopher perched on a narrow wall who insists words mean exactly what he chooses them to mean.

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Also known as Humpty, VI Humpty Dumpty, Evidently Humpty Dumpty

First appearance: Humpty Dumpty

As a supporting figure in Through the Looking-Glass, Humpty Dumpty is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

Humpty Dumpty asserts his dominance over words, explaining their meanings arbitrarily and interpreting 'Jabberwocky' for Alice.
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Humpty Dumpty sits cross-legged on his wall, refuses to look at Alice, and treats every polite question as an impertinent riddle. He is vain about his name, his shape, and his mastery of language, boasting that when he…

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  • Closing

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  • Alice

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