Who Tweedledum and Tweedledee is
Tweedledum and Tweedledee are two round little men Alice finds under a tree at the edge of a wood. Their collars identify them, and they stand with their arms around each other's necks. They speak in turns, often finishing each other's sentences, but their closeness does not prevent a quarrel.
Tweedledum and Tweedledee and the others in the story
The brothers take Alice walking and recite The Walrus and the Carpenter, a poem about oysters invited for a stroll. When Alice tries to decide which figure deserves her sympathy, their replies unsettle each choice she makes. They offer information, but they do not help her reach a comfortable judgment.
Beside the sleeping Red King, they tell Alice that she exists only in his dream. Alice cries, then challenges their claim by asking how she could cry without being real. Later, Tweedledum accuses Tweedledee of spoiling his new rattle, and Alice helps them dress for battle. Their armour consists of bolsters, saucepans and coal scuttles, turning their preparations into a comic spectacle.
Questions
Who are Tweedledum and Tweedledee?
They are identical brothers who meet Alice during her journey across the chessboard country.
Why do Tweedledum and Tweedledee quarrel?
They quarrel because Tweedledum says Tweedledee has spoiled his new rattle. The disagreement leads them to prepare for a battle.
What do the brothers tell Alice about the Red King?
They say the sleeping Red King is dreaming about her and that she would disappear if he woke. Alice insists that she is real and questions their reasoning.