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Who Are You?
The March Hare
"It wasn't very civil of you to sit down without being invited."
Known For:
Hosting the Mad Tea Party outside his house.
Description:
Long ears and straw on top of his head. Constantly drinking tea. May appear gloomy, rude, and/or stark raving mad.
Last Appearance:
Trying to stuff the Dormouse into a teapot, with help from the Hatter.
Did You Know:
Tenniel drew straw in the March Hare's hair to show that he was mad. In England, hares were thought to go mad in Spring. Straw was a symbol of madness.
In The Nursery Alice, Carroll wrote:
"that's the March Hare with the long ears, and straws mixed up with his hair. The straws showed he was mad--I don't know why. Never twist up straws among your hair, for fear people should think you're mad!"
The March Hare's house, often seen in the background of illustrations of the Mad Tea Party, features chimneys shaped like rabbit ears and a roof thatched with fur.
The March Hare returns in Through the Looking-Glass as the King's messenger Haigha. |