Heroism, Humanism & Hijinks: Literature in Action - Week 4, Period 5

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Dummies' Guide to Alice in Wonderland

"Good afternoon," Thursday greeted from the front of the class. Behind her, as she spoke, a cat started to appear out of nowhere - grin first. "First of all, you should all know that Hamlet Dane is now the TA for this class. This week we're discussing Alice in Wonderland. Those of you from 20th century Earth would at least know it by reputation."

"I have a reputation?" the appearing cat said.

Thursday stepped aside and looked back. "Apparently," she replied. "As promised, we have a guest in our class today. This is the Unitary Authority of Warrington Cat, or the Cat Formerly Known As Cheshire. You would know him from the novel as the Cheshire Cat."

The Cat looked around the room with eyes that just appeared into view. "Does anyone have any Mogglicious cat food?"

Thursday continued without waiting for anyone to answer him. "The Cat is here to prove a point. Last week we discussed the power of words. Today's topic is how words can be used to confuse. Each of you are free to ask the Cat any questions. He will answer as he pleases."

"What if I please not to answer at all?"

"No Mogglicious."

The Cat appeared into full view. "Shall we begin?" he asked with a grin.

Comments

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"The feline kind. What kind of cat are you?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"The not exactly kind," he said, eyeing the Cat. "So what do you do?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"I do."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"I'm not hot on getting married without at least getting acquainted first," Alec said, arching an eyebrow.

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"All someone needs to know before getting married is whether they like peaches."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Why peaches?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"They're fuzzy."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Do you like peaches?"

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"Only on Fridays."

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Alec thought a moment. "Should you marry them if they like peaches, or if they don't like them?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"It doesn't really matter which as long as you pick one."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Huh. I guess that makes sense."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"No, external particles interacting with bodily membranes make sense."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"In one definition," Alec agreed. "What about a sense of wonder?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Your wonder bar handles that."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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Alec cocked his head. "How high is that?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Three giraffes."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"That's like... 50 feet?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"I'm not sure of the conversion rate."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Right, sorry," he said, thinking a second. "In meters that'd be 15.24."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Is it that late in the day? My how time flies."

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"I don't think it can," Alec said, frowning. "It's not particularly aerodynamic."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"It can if it's strapped to the back of a pig."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Do you throw them?"

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"Only if they ask nicely, otherwise they can fly on their own."