Why Alice in Wonderland is a must-read, Part two –

Continuing emphasis on the fact that this book is indeed a must-read requires a whole other article! Here are some more reasons as to why everyone should get their hands on this book and why it is one of the best books ever written!

For all ages

One of the best things about this book is that it is so layered and deep, it contains different kinds of meanings for the reader. Irrespective of what age you are, you will find the bookrelevant. For children, it is probably the enticing world of Wonderland, and the fantasy it entails that makes this book a beloved one for them. As we grow older, it is the moral lessons, the need to believe in fantasy, and something amazing and unimaginable that becomes the main message, the need to keep up hope and faith, and the need to believe when we are lacking. Some even might appreciate it for the overt historical references in the book about the French queen, Marie Antoinette. In this buzzing world of Alice, Everyone finds a different meaning and point of relatability. This is the major factor that makes this book a classic.

Signature characters

One of the most endearing aspects of this book is the diverse range of characters. These would include Alice, the Mad-Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, the Caterpillar, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Red Queen, and the March Hare. All these are so unique and quirky, that their behaviors and actions in the story are almost metaphorical. These characters are some of the most popular ones, simply because they are so innovative. These characters are unforgettable. They are classic characters, probably some of the most famous and oft referred characters.

Amazing illustrations

In all editions of Alice in Wonderland, whether it is the original one, or later versions such as the one by Disney, and even in the new films, the illustrations are extremely creative. These illustrations make the book or the story even more enticing and exciting. For children, these illustrations draw them right into Alice’s world of fantasy! Adults become familiar characters we think of when we hear the names of these characters. The etchings of the characters are therefore memorable and are even images that one can use for making posters, along with the quotes from the books which they supplement so well! The fact that there can be new images developed occasionally also hints at just how creative and dynamic the story of Alice in wonderland is!