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Through the Looking-Glass · Question
How does Through the Looking-Glass develop the theme of Social Roles and Etiquette?
Answer
Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll develops Social Roles and Etiquette across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
Alice navigates a world of rigid social expectations, from the Red Queen's demand for curtseys and proper speech to the absurd formalities of the dinner party where she becomes Queen.
The Red Queen instructs Alice on the rigid rules of the chessboard society, emphasizing proper behavior and hierarchical movement.
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- Through the Looking-Glass
The Red Queen instructs Alice on the rigid rules of the chessboard society, emphasizing proper behavior and hierarchical movement.