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.

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Re: Talk to the Cat

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"No, but it does make a handy duster."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"True. Maybe you'd be a better maid than cat."

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"I could be both," the Cat replied. "I think you two would be better cats than maids."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"We've never been maids."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"But you have been cats?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Once we dressed up as you."

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"Really? I'm quite honoured. I think the stripes suit me better, though. You two seem more of the plain colour type."

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"We tend to be."

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"Being is good."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"What else could a person do other than "be"?"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"He could do or see or not be or dance with lions if he wanted to."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"If you dance with lions, you might get eaten."

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"Dancing lions are vegetarians."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"More meet for us!"

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"I prefer fish, chicken or zebra."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"Zebra? You can eat that?"

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"Oh, were we talking about eating? I think they make delightful dance partners."

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"Saying they are vegetarians suggests you're talking about food."

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"So it does," the Cat chuckled to himself. "Vegetarians like to dance too."

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"I guess."

Re: Talk to the Cat

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"I guess too! I enjoy guessing."

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The twins glance at each other. "Can we pet you?"

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"I don't know. Can you?"

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"May we pet you? Or better yet, will you allow us the honor of petting you?"

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The Cat's grin broadened. "I wouldn't call it an honour, but you most certainly may if you would like to."