Alices Adventures in Wonder Land, James and the Giant Peach

Alices Adventures in Wonder Land, James and the Giant Peach Alices Adventures in Wonderland was written by Lewis Carroll in 1865. It was written for children and is a story of a twelve year old girl who falls down a rabbit hole. On her adventures, the protagonist, Alice, comes across many weird and wonderful scenes, sites and characters. She comes across many creatures and animals with anthropomorphic behaviour. The entire story is set in a strange world of continuous change. James and the Giant Peach, written by Roald Dahl in 1965, is also a book written for children. It is about a boy called James, who is also the protagonist and is also a similar age as Alice, and he comes across a huge peach. This peach contains†¦show more content†¦Happiness is exactly what James is searching for in his story as well. Seeking happiness being the main reason why he came aboard the giant peach in the first place, to escape his evil aunts. His main guidance and a large influence on the story is a wise old grasshopper, who, unlike Alices Cheshire cat, doesnt try to confuse or mislead James with word riddles as the cat does. Which way I ought to go from here? That depends a good deal on where you want to go, said the cat. I dont much care where-. Said Alice. Then it doesnt matter which way you go, said the cat. -so long as I get somewhere, Alice added as an explanation. Oh youre sure to do that, said the cat, if you only walk long enough. The cat as a character has great authority over Alices decisions and therefore over the stories development. However much Alice asks for his guidance and help, he cant help but try to confuse her or procrastinate in giving her the answer she wants. In James and the Giant Peach, Jamess stories and adventures are influenced by the insects he stays with on the peach. Unlike the cat in Alice, they are his friends and the advice, assistance and aid they provide him with is helpful, friendly and upfront. Would you like me to take you under my wing so that you wont fall over? asked the Ladybird. I dont know