What are some of the dated or archaic terms that help understanding of the story?
Glossary of Terms in “Alice” Dinah was the name of a real cat owned by the Liddell children (Alice Liddell,….) A fender was a low metal frame or screen in front of an open fireplace which kept sparks from burning the rug. Bathing machines were like small dressing rooms on wheels which were drawn into the sea by horses. The bather would exit through a door facing the sea into water of enough depth to cover the bather and allow “modesty”. Caucus was (and is) a term for a political meeting of leaders to decide important issues such as who to nominate or select for office. The popular impression was less dignified. A caucus symbolized running around, accomplishing little and everybody getting some kind of reward or prize for having been a part. In Alice’s case, everyone got a prize after the caucus race ( one of her candies ) and she was lucky enough to be awarded her own thimble. Comfits are English candies made of dried fruits and sugars. Going messages is the same as “running errands”
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