Exploring the Tick Tock: The Ethics of Clocks in Alice in Wonderland
Time moves ever forward in Alice in Wonderland, and the ticking of clocks is a reminder of this. The frequent presence of clocks in this fantastical world represents the importance of time and its impact on Alice’s journey. The term ‘tick tock’ is used to describe the sound of a clock, but it also has deeper implications, demonstrating the ethical implications of timekeeping. Clocks appear at crucial moments in the story, showing how time is intertwined with Alice’s decisions and the consequences that follow. Through the symbolic importance of clocks, we can see how time is a powerful and ever-present force in this world.