# Lion — Through the Looking-Glass character guide

> Lion in Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Lion, the Lion

**First appearance:** 0009-vii-the-lion-and-the-unicorn

## Who they are

A majestic lion who fights the Unicorn for the White King's crown.

## In the story

### [The Lion and the Unicorn](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/through_the_looking_glass_se/chapters/vii-the-lion-and-the-unicorn)

The Lion fights the Unicorn for the crown, rests for refreshments, and questions Alice's nature.

### [VIII: “It’s My Own Invention”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/through_the_looking_glass_se/chapters/viii-it-s-my-own-invention)

Mentioned as part of Alice's earlier dream about the Lion and the Unicorn.

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