Alice's Adventures in Wonderland · Character
Oysters
- Minor
- First seen · Book 2
These oysters arrive with the air of tiny guests prepared for a proper outing: coats brushed, faces washed, shoes neat. Their careful tidiness, set against a fantastical world of froth and motion, makes them instantly charming.
- First appears
- Book 2
- Books
- 1
The Oysters are described as smartly dressed, their coats brushed, faces washed, and shoes clean and neat. They are also seen hopping through frothy waves, their careful appearance lending a comic formality to the scene. The text offers no individual histories or character arcs.
Description
The Oysters are a group of neatly presented, anthropomorphic shellfish. Each is described as having a brushed coat, a washed face, and clean, tidy shoes, though the garments’ colors and precise styles are not specified. Their polished appearance gives them a distinctly prim, storybook presence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- C
Carpenterdeceptive predator and victims
The Carpenter joins the Walrus in enticing the oysters and eating them, showing little sympathy for their fate.
- W
Walrusdeceptive predator and victims
The Walrus lures the young oysters from their bed with promises of conversation, then eats them while feigning sympathy.
Story so far
BOOK 2Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There
Appearances
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