My father was a strange combination of drill instructor and Alice's white rabbit: he always had someplace important to go and enjoyed bossing everyone else around.
In "Pushing the Limits," author Katie McGarry presents a character whose father embodies an intriguing blend of authority and whimsicality. He is likened to a drill instructor, suggesting he is strict, demanding, and perhaps overly disciplined. Yet, alongside this commanding presence, he also takes on the qualities of Alice's white rabbit, always preoccupied with urgent tasks and deadlines. This combination creates a complex family dynamic where control and urgency intersect.
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