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Down the rabbit hole…
CHAPTER TWO: WONDERLAND
In Alice in Wonderland, belief is central to navigating a world that defies logic and reason.
Alice’s journey is one of learning to adapt to the impossible and finding a balance between
skepticism and acceptance of the bizarre. Wonderland itself is a place where belief in the
nonsensical is essential, and the story celebrates the power of imagination and the freedom
that comes from suspending disbelief. Ultimately, the story reflects how belief in the impossible,
particularly through imagination, can lead to adventure, self-discovery, and new ways of seeing
the world.
The fact that Alice’s adventure is ultimately revealed to be a dream ties directly into the theme
of belief. Wonderland, with all its illogical twists and turns, is a place where anything is possible.
In dreams, people can believe in things that would seem absurd in waking life, and Alice’s
journey reflects this. The story suggests that dreams and imagination allow for a suspension
of disbelief that can lead to discovery, adventure, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
