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Symbolism In Princess's Heart

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The Author conjures that “Princess Alyss Heart : not alive in the flesh and blood, but very much alive in the symbol of more innocence.” (Beddor 136). The Alyssians are saying how Alyss is a symbol for what they stand. They are also saying that she was too innocent to die. The narrator states that “I am asking for your hand in marriage.” “But... Your Highness, are you sure?” (Beddor 171). The quote shows that Alyss is hesitant about settling into the real world. She wants to start a new life but at the same time does not want to betray Wonderland and leave her old life behind.” Twenty year old Alice Liddle flitted gracefully from one group of well wisher to another her long silk gown trailing on the ballroom parquet floor...” (Beddor 190).

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