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EL 117 – LITERARY
CRITICISM ACTIVITY No. 9

LITERARY ANALYSIS. Analyze Lewis Carroll’s literary text, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland through the lens
of psychoanalysis. Be guided by the following.

I. Summary of the Novel

II. Characters
a. Enumerate all the characters and provide description of each.
b. Provide the character archetypes of each. Explain why.
c. Analyze the hidden message derived from each character.
III. Analysis of the Story
a. As the main character, which events in Alice’s life can be used in order to psychoanalyze her.
b. Which events in the story are depictions of repressed feelings and emotions?
c. How are the following themes shown in the novel (1) sexual symbolism; (2) child and identity; (3)
childhood and adulthood; (4) dreams and reality; (5) word play and word meanings; and (6) the
nature of being and not being?
d. What character archetypes are highlighted in the story? Defend your answer.
e. Discuss the significance of the Queen of Hearts in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
f. What role does the garden play in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
g. Relate the story of Alice’s Adventures in the Wonderland to your life by giving an allusion.
IV. Themes
a. Determine the themes of the story and explain each theme
V. Literary Devices
a. Identify the literary devices present in the story.
b. Cite evidences from the story where the literary devices are found.
VI. Conclusion

Mechanics:
1. Use the template for your analysis – the template with the front page
2. Paper Size – letter size (8.5 inches by 11 inches)
3. Font – Bookman Old Style; Font Size – 11
4. Margins – Default
5. Line Spacing – 1.5
6. Justification/Alignment – Justified
7. Final output must be submitted in a green short sliding folder with clear front cover