Alice Quote by Lewis Carroll
““A likely story indeed!" said the Pigeon, in a tone of the deepest contempt. "I've seen a good many little girls in my time, but never one with such a neck as that! No, no! You're a serpent; and there's no use denying it. I suppose you'll be telling me next that you never tasted an egg!" "I have tasted eggs, certainly," said Alice, who was a very truthful child; "but little girls eat eggs quite as much as serpents do, you know." "I don't believe it," said the Pigeon; "but if they do, then they're a kind of serpent: that's all I can say.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Through the Looking‑Glass, 1871
The Pigeon mocks Alice, suggesting absurd logic and contemptuous judgments about appearance and truth.
In simple terms: Mocking absurdity and prejudice.
Key Takeaway
Question superficial judgments.
Themes
absurdity
prejudice
logic
dialogue
Mood
playful
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- classroom debate
- literary analysis
- critical thinking
Key Concepts
satire
social critique
character interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the Pigeon represent in society?
- How does absurd dialogue reveal bias?
A Different Perspective
The humor relies on nonsense that may obscure deeper meaning.
