Good thing Quote by Lewis Carroll
““yet?' 'No,' said Alice. 'I don't even know what a Mock Turtle is.' 'It's the thing Mock Turtle Soup is made from,' said the Queen. 'I never saw one, or heard of one,' said Alice. 'Come on, then,' said the Queen, 'and he shall tell you his history,' As they walked off together, Alice heard the King say in a low voice, to the company generally, 'You are all pardoned.' 'Come, that's a good thing!' she said to herself, for she had felt quite unhappy at the number of executions the Queen had ordered. They very soon came upon a Gryphon, lying fast asleep in the sun. (IF you don't know what a Gryphon is, look at the picture.) 'Up, lazy thing!' said the Queen, 'and take this young lady to see the Mock Turtle, and to hear his history. I must go back””
About This Quote
Source Book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, 1865
Alice questions the absurdity of the Queen's logic and the chaotic world she inhabits, highlighting confusion and fear.
In simple terms: Alice feels confused by the Queen's strange rules and the strange creatures.
Key Takeaway
Question the absurdity, stay calm.
Themes
confusion
absurdity
authority
fear
curiosity
Mood
anxious
curious
skeptical
Type
literary
dialogue
philosophical
When to use this quote
- navigating bizarre rules
- dealing with unpredictable leaders
- seeking clarity in chaos
Key Concepts
logic
nonsense
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain composure when rules seem irrational?
- What does this say about power and obedience?
A Different Perspective
The Queen's commands may be whimsical but still enforce harmful actions.
