Alice in Wonderland is a celebrated children's novel written by Lewis Carroll. The story follows a young girl named Alice who stumbles into a magical and whimsical world after falling down a rabbit hole. In this fantastical world, Alice encounters a variety of peculiar and memorable characters, including the enigmatic and mischievous Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. However, there is no mention of a witch in Alice in Wonderland. The primary antagonistic force in the story is the Queen of Hearts, who is notorious for her quick temper, love of ordering executions, and obsession with playing croquet. While the Queen of Hearts can be seen as a villainous character, she is more of a tyrant than a witch and does not possess any magical powers.
Witchcraft
A vicious-looking hag of a witch concocts, before Alice’s very eyes, a potion made from cut-off body parts, horsefly urine, coins from a dead man’s pocket, wishful thinking, and the hag’s own saliva, and (with a blood-curdling laugh) offers it to Alice with the promise that it will make her wish come true. Alice eagerly takes the magic potion and drinks it. And… her wish does come true, and in return Alice joins the witch’s army to help her prolong her reign as queen of Underworld. Happily ever after, the end.
Actually, the only difference between the above version of the story and what really does happen in Alice in Wonderland is that in the movie the witch queen is disguised as an angel of light, and she does not in fact laugh while handing Alice the potion. Witchcraft A vicious-looking hag of a witch concocts, before Alice s very eyes, a potion made from cut-off body parts, horsefly urine, coins from a dead man s pocket, wishful thinking, and the hag s own saliva, and with a blood-curdling laugh offers it to Alice with the promise that it will make her wish come true.
While the Queen of Hearts can be seen as a villainous character, she is more of a tyrant than a witch and does not possess any magical powers. Additionally, the concept of witches is typically associated with folklore and fairy tales, which differ from the whimsical and nonsensical nature of Alice in Wonderland. The world Alice finds herself in can be best described as a dreamlike realm, filled with talking animals, curious occurrences, and strange riddles.
Best of both Worlds in The Wizard in Wonderland
You know the feeling when you fall head over heels for two books, and then realize that an author has launched a book that has your favorite characters from both these plots? Well, the fans of Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz have an opportunity to take a dip into this feeling. Ron Glick has written The Wizard in Wonderland by introducing our favorite characters from these books. I hope you remember that Dorothy helped in shattering the wall of illusion that Oz had created in the hearts and minds of people of the Emerald City, and then they became friends. However, Glinda, the good witch, and Ozma, the princess of Ozmaland, reveal the truth of Oz being a prisoner in their city to Dorothy. Obviously, she is taken back by shock and surprise. She does not believe any of it to be true. Nonetheless, when Ozma explains the various truths involving her and Oz, Dorothy has no choice, but to believe Glinda and Ozma. On gaining the knowledge that Oz has escaped the Emerald City, Dorothy insists that she will go to lead him back. By using the magic of a belt, Ozma sends her in his search; however, this magic takes Dorothy to Alice — yes, our Alice from Alice in Wonderland. After a certain turn of events, Alice ends up in front of Glinda and Ozma; whereas, Dorothy is stuck in Wonderland. Ozma receives a peculiar message from the wicked witch of the east. This message sends Glinda and Alice to pay a visit to this wicked witch. In Wonderland, Dorothy is lost in the confusing and hysterical world of Wonderland.
If you know me even a bit, then you must know that I love Alice in Wonderland. The humorous plot of Lewis Carroll in that book was out of the world. That’s why my bar of expectations was set very high from The Wizard in Wonderland; I was scared of disappointed, as well. However, Ron’s interesting plot and the strong story made reading his book worthwhile. I read the whole book in one go. There are various twists in the plot that kept me engaged and curious throughout the read. Seeing Wonderland from the eyes of Dorothy was fascinating. We all know how Alice behaved in Wonderland; therefore, it would have been quite repetitive to follow the same path with the same character. I was excited to see how Dorothy will interact with the weird characters of Wonderland, and how Alice will act in the Emerald City.
The characters of Wonderland continue to express themselves by being rude, and Ron has used the clever wordplay of Lewis’ characters. The conversation of Hatter and Hare was the most hysterical one in the book. I could not help but laugh at the funny remarks Hatter made on Alice. In the Emerald City, the stories of wicked witches and good witches were amusing. However, I wish Ron could spend more time towards improving the character of Alice. There are many shades of the original character of Alice and that’s what makes her adorable. Lewis Carroll had given her a perfect combination of wit and innocence. I was looking forward to seeing the same level of depth to her character in this book, as well.
Having said that, this book has great potential, and it would draw the fans of these highly admired books like a moth to a flame. The story is well-written and the characters of Wonderland will not disappoint the readers.Humor, adventure, the chaos of Wonderland, and various twists and turns make this book worth a read.
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It is a world that defies logic and creates a unique sense of wonder and imagination. Overall, Alice in Wonderland is a beloved and timeless classic that captures the imagination of readers of all ages. While the story may not include a witch, it remains a testament to the power of imagination and the joy of exploring the unknown..
Reviews for "The Enigma of the Alice in Wonderland Witch: Who is she, Really?"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really excited to read "Alice in Wonderland Witch" but I ended up being disappointed. The story felt disjointed and lacking in substance. The characters were underdeveloped and I couldn't connect with any of them. The plot seemed to jump from one random event to another without any clear direction. Overall, I found the book to be quite confusing and unsatisfying.
2. Sarah - 3/5 - "Alice in Wonderland Witch" had an interesting concept, but the execution fell short for me. The writing style was too whimsical and hard to follow, making it difficult to understand what was happening. The characters were quirky, but I didn't feel invested in their journey. The pacing was also off, with some sections dragging on while others felt rushed. It had potential, but unfortunately, I didn't find it enjoyable to read.
3. Michael - 2/5 - I found "Alice in Wonderland Witch" to be a confusing and convoluted mess. The story lacked a clear direction and the plot seemed to meander without purpose. The main character, Alice, was uninteresting and I struggled to care about her plight. The book attempted to incorporate elements of fantasy and magic, but it felt forced and didn't blend well with the overall narrative. I was disappointed by this book and wouldn't recommend it to others.