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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 11 summary

Chapter 11 of 12 · 8 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 11, Alice watches the Knave of Hearts face an accusation of stealing tarts, while the King mishandles the trial and the witnesses provide little useful evidence. Alice begins growing again, stays in the courtroom despite the Dormouse’s complaints, and becomes the next person called to testify.

What happens

  1. Alice studies the courtroom, questions the jurors’ writing, and takes Bill the Lizard’s squeaking pencil.
  2. The White Rabbit reads the accusation against the Knave, then stops the King from requesting a verdict before hearing witnesses.
  3. The Hatter gives confused testimony under threats of execution, while Alice starts growing and the Dormouse moves away.
  4. Court officers silence two cheering guinea pigs, and the Hatter leaves before an officer can carry out the Queen’s execution order.
  5. The Duchess’s cook refuses to testify, answers one question about tarts, and disappears during an uproar over the Dormouse.
  6. The King asks the Queen to question the next witness, and the White Rabbit calls Alice.

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In this chapter

AliceWhite RabbitQueenHatterGryphonTheme: Arbitrary authority

What to notice

The King asks for a decision immediately after the accusation. The Rabbit’s correction exposes his disregard for hearing evidence first.

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What does Alice take from Bill the Lizard?

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