His bright green eyes look at her sadly, his head tilted to the side in thought,
"You were much muchier, " he says, "you've lost your muchness."
Alice looks at him, puzzled; either wondering what his poetic language is referring to, or actually pondering where she lost her muchness. In this scene, the Mad Hatter tried to remind Alice of who she used to be, when she had high hopes, aspirations...when she was driven by her strength. Sadly, he realizes that she doesn't remember him or the laughs they had once shared. Now, when she visits Wonderland again, she has forgotten herself. She is uncertain of who she is....Is she even the right Alice? Her muchness has been swallowed up by what others want her to be....her strength has been sapped by trying to please others.
In Wonderland, nothing is impossible, most things are shocking, and the weird is strangely a comfort and there to help you. And in the end, Alice re-discovers who she is....her "muchness" returns and she slays the enemy (Jabberwocky).
I'll bet you can guess what movie we just enjoyed? The new Alice in Wonderland was wonderful; a nice extension of Lewis Carroll's superb literary accomplishment, portraying an older and wiser Alice, yet an Alice that is still looking to find who she is. She has lost her spunk and self-confidence.....but discovers herself amidst the confusion and struggle.
I love this conquering girl, and Mad Hatter's freaky dedication and confidence in his friend. I sat there strangely relating to Alice. She represents that part in all of us, that is struggling to be free from the confines of conformity. I think I used to be "much muchier" than I am now, feeling lost in strangeness...waiting for my "muchness" to return, without having to tumble down a rabbit-hole or slay a dragon ;)
"You were much muchier, " he says, "you've lost your muchness."
Alice looks at him, puzzled; either wondering what his poetic language is referring to, or actually pondering where she lost her muchness. In this scene, the Mad Hatter tried to remind Alice of who she used to be, when she had high hopes, aspirations...when she was driven by her strength. Sadly, he realizes that she doesn't remember him or the laughs they had once shared. Now, when she visits Wonderland again, she has forgotten herself. She is uncertain of who she is....Is she even the right Alice? Her muchness has been swallowed up by what others want her to be....her strength has been sapped by trying to please others.
In Wonderland, nothing is impossible, most things are shocking, and the weird is strangely a comfort and there to help you. And in the end, Alice re-discovers who she is....her "muchness" returns and she slays the enemy (Jabberwocky).
I'll bet you can guess what movie we just enjoyed? The new Alice in Wonderland was wonderful; a nice extension of Lewis Carroll's superb literary accomplishment, portraying an older and wiser Alice, yet an Alice that is still looking to find who she is. She has lost her spunk and self-confidence.....but discovers herself amidst the confusion and struggle.
I love this conquering girl, and Mad Hatter's freaky dedication and confidence in his friend. I sat there strangely relating to Alice. She represents that part in all of us, that is struggling to be free from the confines of conformity. I think I used to be "much muchier" than I am now, feeling lost in strangeness...waiting for my "muchness" to return, without having to tumble down a rabbit-hole or slay a dragon ;)
Hi, I'm an Alice and a Kemper.... Alice Kemper.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't resist emailing for 3 reasons... the name connection, 2 i enjoy your writing style and 3...please research Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) at www.emofree.com and www.tappinginsidersclub.com
and Donna Eden's Energy Medicine. www.innersource.net
These alternative healing techniques can help you and your family through this journey with your son. It is not necessarily a "cure", however, it can help everyone with stress, fear, strength, etc. everything you all continue to need for a blessed life. It will also help the dog!
There are no coincidences... there is a reason your blog came up today with my Alice Kemper google alert! Best to you and the Kemper family.