A Critique of the Victorian Justice System As seen through the Alice Books Marina Brewer Many people look at Lewis Carrol as a political satirist. Through his novels Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass he constantly criticizes the Victorian justice system. ... The last witness called is Alice. Alice has had no prior involvement in this case. ... In "Through The Looking Glass" (pg 248) the Queen explains to Alice "He's in prison now, being punished: and the trial doesn't even begin till net Wednesday: and of course the crime comes last of all." ...

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Children look up to their parents who in return seem to never be there when they are needed. ... Alice maintains herself as an adult Victorian woman, even though she is only a child looking for understanding in the world. ... Awareness of what is good and bad is constantly challenged and instead of children looking for someone to guide them, they are guiding themselves. ... The Alice books, Alice easily gets upset when new rules are shown in Wonderland and through the looking glass. ... Alice is looking for a secure and stable attachment to an adult figure that will allow her to be the child s...

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"Through the Looking Glass- has always had a certain intrigue for me. ... Scholars could study and brainstorm the possible meanings and metaphors for years on end; and yet a child can read through it and understand the meaning of almost every word. ... For instance, when Alice travels through the mirror and into a fog that transports her to a magical world; this could easily be interpreted as a metaphor for some intoxicant. ... "Through the Looking Glass- would serve as a guide through adolescence, deception and addiction. ... As in this story, maybe there are more than just two sides to the ...

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