Ch 8 - The Queen's Croquet Ground

Alice In Wonderland

02-04-2021 • 14 mins

When Alice enters the greenhouse, she encounters three card-shaped gardeners. While painting the white roses on the rose trees red, the gardeners' Two, Five, and Seven argue with each other. When the gardeners notice Alice, they explain that they have accidentally planted white rose trees and must paint them red before the Queen of Hearts notices. The Queen appears at that exact time, followed by a large number of living playing cards. The Queen inquires about the shivering gardeners but  Alice saves the gardeners by hiding them in a flower pot and leaves to play croquet with the Queen. When Alice arrives at the croquet match, the White Rabbit tells her that the Duchess is facing execution for boxing the Queen's ears.

The Queen's peculiar version of croquet is proving difficult for Alice to adapt to.  The Queen screams angrily for everyone's beheading as she plays. Alice tries to flee the croquet match, but the Cheshire Cat's smile catches her eye. When the Cheshire Cat inquires about her well-being, Alice starts to complain about the Queen's odd behavior. The King overhears the exchange and tries to bully the Cheshire Cat, but the Cheshire Cat refuses to respond to his teasing. The King becomes enraged and orders the Queen to take the Cheshire Cat away. The Queen orders its beheading carelessly, but the executioner and the King can't agree on how to kill the Cheshire Cat. They approach Alice, who recommends they seek advice from the Cheshire Cat's owner, the Duchess. The Cheshire Cat has disappeared completely by the time the Duchess arrives.


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