Chapter 6: Humpty Dumpty

 Alice Through The Looking Glass with 175 readers in aid of Cancer Research UK 

 

Chapter 6 of "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is titled "Humpty Dumpty." In this chapter, Alice comes across the famous nursery rhyme character, Humpty Dumpty, who is sitting on a wall. Humpty Dumpty discusses the meaning of words and explains the various ways words can be used to mean different things. He also talks about the concept of "un-birthday" presents and shares his interpretation of the poem "Jabberwocky." The chapter is a playful exploration of language and its flexibility, showcasing Carroll's fascination with wordplay and the absurd.

 

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Chapter 6 is read by the following voice actors (in order of play):

Sam Dale Emma Stannard Kate De Quidt Amrit Sandhu Matt Wycliffe Cindy Hughes Daniel Netsah caroline ramsay Gregory Dwyer Sarah Starling Suzanne Amey Toby Jackson Gabrielle Nellis-Pain Kate Rock Matt Wycliffe Tianna Alley Judith Gershon Anthony Rudd

 A huge thank you to all our wonderful narrators. Each one donated at least £10 to Cancer Research UK 

 

Illustrations by John Tenniel