Boxes Quote by Lewis Carroll
“Once she remembered trying to box her own ears for having cheated herself in a game of croquet she was playing against herself, for this curious child was very fond of pretending to be two people.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
Children may create imaginary conflicts to explore identity, using play to understand self.
In simple terms: Playful imagination reveals inner duality.
Use role‑play to examine personal contradictions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- childhood games
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- team building exercises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does pretending to be two people teach you?
- When does role‑play become harmful?
Imaginary play may not translate to adult insight.