The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you can make words mean so many different things.
"The question is," said Alice, "whether you can make words mean so many different things."
In Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, Alice reflects on the fluidity and flexibility of language. She is curious about how words can be used in various ways and whether their meanings can shift depending on context. This quote highlights the playful and creative nature of language explored throughout the books. Carroll's work often delves into the whimsical and sometimes confusing world of words, encouraging readers to think about the relativity and elasticity of language and meaning in a fantastical setting.
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