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Oysters

The naive oysters who are lured and eaten by the Walrus and Carpenter.

minor

Also known as O Oysters, the Oysters

First appearance: iv tweedledum and tweedledee

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TWTweedledeeALAliceWAWalrusCACarpenterEOEldest OysterOYOysters

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  • Poem Predators and Prey
  • Looking-Glass Courtiers
  • Protagonist

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