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On Realism of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Background introduction about the author and his works

In fact, the well-known ‘Lewis Carroll’ is the real name of the author; that is, it is his pen name. His real name is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, instead. Carroll is a famous mathematician, who worked as a math lecturer in Christ Church College in the renowned Oxford University. During his life time, Carroll published several math books. Since he stammers badly, he is not good at getting along with people. However, Carroll is interested in many things and is talented in writing novel, poet and logic. What is more, he is also an excellent children photographer.

Even though Carroll is a brilliant mathematician and a beloved lecturer, his greatest fame comes from two novels, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and T hrough the Looking-Glass. The Alice series was adapted several times into movie, music drama and cartoon. It tells that Carroll’s works are incredibly influential. In general, people say that his works are charming to people from all walks and all ages. From literature elites to naive kids, everyone is crazy for his word games, logical reasoning and imagination. This great artist influences successors in modern art and literature, with his model works.

Early life and education

Born in the year 1832, he was named Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. He is the first son of minister Charles Dodgson and Francis Jane Lutwidge and the third kid among the eleven kids. Carroll has a happy childhood. His mother is kind and patient. His father is a teacher for them, always educating them to be a good man. At the same time, Carroll usually created games, and wrote stories and poets for his seven sisters and three brothers. Some of the works are similar to his published works.

Although Carroll was not so happy during the time when he was in Rugby School ( 1846-1849), he was considered a good student. In 1850, Carroll was elected into British Oxford University Christ Church College and got further education. Graduated in 1854, he became a math lecturer in that college. This long-term job not only recognized his academic ability but also gave him decent salary. Also, it required that Carroll should takeover the Holy orders of Anglican Church and not marry all his lifetime. He agreed all the requirements and became a deacon in 1861. Photographing and early publication

When faced with adults, Carroll is silent and wordless. However, he is not so alien like some materials described. Actually, Carroll usually went to the cinema and was keen on photographing and writing.

Soon after he started photographing in 1856, Carroll figured that his favorite theme was kids and famous people. Although photographing was only a hobby for Carroll,