When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean-neither more nor less.' 'The question is,' said Alice, 'whether you CAN make words mean so many different things.
Humpty Dumpty expresses a dismissive attitude towards the conventional use of words, claiming that he can assign any meaning he wishes to them. He believes language is entirely flexible and that words' meanings are entirely up to individual interpretation. This highlights a playful but provocative view of language's power and limitations.
Alice questions Humpty Dumpty's perspective, raising concerns about whether words can truly have unlimited interpretations. She implies that such an attitude might undermine clear communication, suggesting that there are some boundaries to the meaning of words that need to be respected for effective understanding.
