Alice questions whether the use of a book is meaningful without pictures or conversations, reflecting her curiosity about the value of visual and verbal engagement in reading. This thought occurs during a hot, sleepy day that makes her feel dull and sluggish, adding to her contemplative mood.
Her pondering about the book's purpose is intertwined with her own feelings of drowsiness as she considers the simple pleasure of making a daisy-chain. This moment highlights Alice's imaginative nature and her wonder about the different ways stories and experiences can be enjoyed or appreciated.