In films, the characters were defined in a more expressive manner, whereas print was much more outlandish, and focuses on framing the model. Specifically, dissecting the style differences between each media regarding Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the rabbit in the infamous tea party scene. In Lewis Carol’s original story he dressed Alice innocently in satin and ribbons while playing around with the Mad Hatter giving him a charismatic bowtie and a large hat, meanwhile, the rabbit was dressed in a simple Victorian styled suit accompanied by his iconic pocket watch. In 1951, Alice was depicted in Disney’s wearing a playful knee-length puffed sleeve dress with a pinafore worn over the top and ankle-strap shoes. The …show more content…
Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the rabbit are the most iconic and widely depicted characters of the story. We can see how each depiction effects the choice of style they are given within each media, and time