Alice's Adventures in Wonderland · Character
Panther
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 9
There is a comical edge to the Panther’s table manners: a growl accompanies the arrival of its knife and fork. In a few lines, it makes a meal feel both civilized and wonderfully strange.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 9
- Books
- 1
The Panther appears in the Mock Turtle’s verse, sharing a pie with the Owl and taking piecrust, gravy, and meat. When offered a knife and fork, it answers with a growl, a small and memorable collision of animal instinct and polite dining. The book gives it no further part in the story.
Description
The Panther is identified as a panther and is shown sharing a meal, with a growl as its notable expression. The text does not specify its coat color, markings, build, eyes, or other distinguishing features. Its manner combines an animal’s growl with the odd formality of receiving a knife and fork. The Panther is described as a large cat, appearing in a poem beside the Owl. It shares a pie and is given a knife and fork, the only props associated with its appearance. No fur color, markings, eye color, or other physical features are specified.
Story so far
BOOK 1Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Appearances
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