1. The Magical World Lewis Carroll Compiled by Meaghan Kincaid

2. The Man n Charles Lutwidge Dodgson was born in Daresbury in Cheshire, England on January 27, 1832. n At the age of twelve he was sent to Richmond School where he became skilled at mathematics. n As he became older, Charles would read poems and other works from magazines to keep his siblings entertained. n In 1850, he attended college at Christ Church in Oxford. While there he complied a scrapbook of what he thought to be his best writings, called “Mischmasch”. n In 1855 a major event happened in Dodgson’s life that would change him: meeting the Liddell children. Henry Liddell had become the new Dean of Christ Church and Dodgson was introduced to the family through the Dean’s niece. n During this time, Dodgson also became interested in photography and bought his first camera in London in 1856. n Dodgson continued his religious studies and planned to become a priest. n However, during this time he also continued his academic career, publishing his first two mathematical textbooks. n He also contributed to the magazine called “The Train”. At this time he signed himself as B.B. The editor asked for a full pseudonym and Dodgson gave him four to choose from.

3. The Man cont. n Among those for was Lewis Carroll. He made this name by reversing and Latinising his name: n Lutwidge=Ludovicus=Lewis Charles=Carolus=Carroll n On July 4th 1862, Dodgson took a boating trip with Alice Liddell. During the ride, he entertained the children by telling a tale he made up as he went along. n Later, he wrote out the story, titling it Alice’s Adventures Underground. He finished the book in 1863 and his friends and family pressured him into publishing it. n In July of 1865, the book was published and renamed Alice in Wonderland. n In 1867, he wrote a sequel to Alice, naming it Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There. n Dodgson did not exactly enjoy his fame as a children’s writer. He wanted to be remembered for his scientific and mathematical contributions to the world. n On January 14, 1898, Charles died of bronchitis. He was buried in Mount Cemetery, Guildford, Surrey, next to the home he bought for his family.

4. The Walrus and the Carpenter n HE sun was shining on the sea, n Shining with all his might; n He did his very best to make n The billows smooth and bright-- n And this was odd, because it was n The middle of the night. n The moon was shining sulkily, n Because she thought the sun n Had got no business to be there n After the day was done-- n "It's very rude of him," she said, n "To come and spoil the fun!" n The sea was wet as wet could be, n The sands were dry as dry. n You could not see a cloud, because n No cloud was in the sky: n No birds were flying overhead-- n There were no birds to fly. n The Walrus and the Carpenter n Were walking close at hand; n They wept like anything to see n Such quantities of sand: n "If this were only cleared away," n They said, "it would be grand!"

5. Walrus and Carpenter Cont. n "If seven maids with seven mops n Swept it for half a year, n Do you suppose," the Walrus said, n "That they could get it clear?" n "I doubt it," said the Carpenter, n And shed a bitter tear. n n "O Oysters, come and walk with us!" n The Walrus did beseech. n "A Pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, n Along the briny beach; n We cannot do with more than four, n To give a hand to each." n n The eldest Oyster looked at him, n But never a word he said; n The eldest Oyster winked his eye, n And shook his heavy head-- n Meaning to say he did not choose n To leave the oyster-bed. n n But four young Oysters hurried up, n All eager for the treat; n Their coats were brushed, their faces washed, n Their shoes were clean and neat-- n And this was odd, because, you know, n They hadn't any feet.

6. W&C Cont. n Four other Oysters followed them, n And yet another four; n And thick and fast they came at last, n And more, and more, and more-- n All hopping through the frothy waves, n And scrambling to the shore. n n The Walrus and the Carpenter n Walked on a mile or so, n And then they rested on a rock n Conveniently low-- n And all the little Oysters stood n And waited in a row. n n "The time has come," the Walrus said, n "To talk of many things: n Of shoes -- and ships -- and sealing-wax -- n Of cabbages -- and kings -- n And why the sea is boiling hot-- n And whether pigs have wings." n n "But wait a bit," the Oysters cried, n "Before we have our chat; n For some of us are out of breath, n And all of us are fat!" n "No hurry!" said the Carpenter. n They thanked him much for that.

7. W&C Cont....again n "A loaf of bread," the Walrus said, n "Is what we chiefly need; n Pepper and vinegar besides n Are very good indeed-- n Now, if you're ready, Oysters dear, n We can begin to feed." n n "But not on us!" the Oysters cried, n Turning a little blue. n "After such kindness, that would be n A dismal thing to do!" n "The night is fine," the Walrus said. n "Do you admire the view?" n n "It was so kind of you to come! n And you are very nice!" n The Carpenter said nothing but, n "Cut us another slice. n I wish you were not quite so deaf-- n I've had to ask you twice!" n n "It seems a shame," the Walrus said, n "To play them such a trick. n After we've brought them out so far, n And made them trot so quick!" n The Carpenter said nothing but, n "The butter's spread too thick!"

8. Almost Done! n "I weep for you," the Walrus said; n "I deeply sympathize." n With sobs and tears he sorted out n Those of the largest size, n Holding his pocket-handkerchief n Before his streaming eyes. n n "O Oysters," said the Carpenter, n "You've had a pleasant run! n Shall we be trotting home again?" n But answer came there none-- n And this was scarcely odd, because n They'd eaten every one. n And this was odd, because it was n The middle of the night. n n The moon was shining sulkily, n Because she thought the sun n Had got no business to be there n After the day was done-- n "It's very rude of him," she said, n "To come and spoil the fun!"

9. Finale!! n The sea was wet as wet could be, n The sands were dry as dry. n You could not see a cloud, because n No cloud was in the sky; n No birds were flying overhead-- n There were no birds to fly. n n The Walrus and the Carpenter n Were walking close at hand; n They wept like anything to see n Such quantities of sand-- n "If this were only cleared away," n They said, "it would be grand!"

10. Analysis n This poem is filled with nonsensical rhyming that Lewis Carroll seemed to enjoy the most. n Though the story in the poem may not make all that much sense, it is a very structured poem. n It has an A, B, C, B, D, B pattern. n Symbolism does not seem to be used in this poem, however, personification is very prevalent. Carroll makes the walrus and the oysters into actual characters.

11. Life is But a Dream n A BOAT, beneath a sunny sky n Lingering onward dreamily n In an evening of July-- n n Children three that nestle near, n Eager eye and willing ear, n Pleased a simple tale to hear-- n n Long has paled that sunny sky; n Echoes fade and memories die; n Autumn frosts have slain July. n n Still she haunts me, phantomwise, n Alice moving under skies n Never seen by waking eyes. n n Children yet, the tale to hear, n Eager eye and willing ear, n Lovingly shall nestle near. n n In a Wonderland they lie, n Dreaming as the days go by, n Dreaming as the summers die; n n Ever drifting down the stream-- n Lingering in the golden gleam-- n Life, what is it but a dream?

12. Analysis n This poem is very different from Carroll’s normal writings. It’s not just a nonsensical rhyming poem. n All of the lines rhyme with each other, which you don’t see very often. Usually there is a certain pattern that is followed. n Imagery is strongly used in this poem. A picture is painted in the reader’s head as a story is told. n Carroll takes characters and places from his other writings and makes them out to be just a dream of the imagination, which is what they really are.