I see nobody on the road,' said Alice. 'I only wish I had such eyes,' the King remarked in a fretful tone. 'To be able to see Nobody! And at that distance, too! Why, it's as much as I can do to see real people, by this light!
"Alice notices there is no one on the road and comments on it." she observes the emptiness and expresses a desire for the ability to see clearly. The King responds with a fretful tone, wishing he had such keen eyesight to see even empty space or invisible things. He laments how difficult it is to see real people at the given distance and light conditions. This exchange highlights their contrasting perceptions and abilities to observe their surroundings.
"The dialogue demonstrates the whimsical and philosophical tone of Lewis Carroll's work." It explores themes of perception and the limits of eyesight, with the characters expressing both longing and frustration about what can be seen or unseen. The conversation adds a layer of humor and reflection, typical of the book's imaginative and thought-provoking style.
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