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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Lana smiled at him. "I can see this is a conversation that could esily end up going around and around."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Isn't it delightful?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana laughed. "I think life is particularly delightful at the moment. How about you?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Life is always delightful when you're mad."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Mad angry or mad crazy?" Lana asked.

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Crazy mad. I'm mad, you're mad, we're all mad here."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"You'd definitely like Fandom then," Lana grinned. "Everything's mad here!"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"I've noticed," the Cat said, rolling onto his back. "Mad but not angry, I hope."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Sometimes both," Lana admitted. "But then, sometimes when you're mad you just have to get mad." She grinned at the cat.

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"There's nothing crazy about being mad while you're mad, so yes, sometimes you have to get mad even when you're already mad. Isn't it maddening?"