How is the caterpillar described in Alice in Wonderland?

The Caterpillar in the Disney film is a blue creature who, as in the original Carroll story, smokes a hookah. He is seen as a very forthright character as he yells at Alice quite often during the scenes in which they both appear. He blows smoke in Alice’s face and when she needs assistance he ignores her.

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Also to know is, what person from Alice’s life does the caterpillar represent?

Analysis. When the Caterpillar asks Alice “Who are you,” she finds that she doesn’t know who she is anymore. The Caterpillar aggravates Alice’s uncertainty about her constantly changing size. The Caterpillar also may represent the threat of sexuality, as suggested by its phallic shape.

Simply so, why is the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland smoking? While the Caterpillar doesn’t change on screen, it represents the eventual metamorphosis into a butterfly. The Hooka that the caterpillar smokes from changes his perception of things and those around him through the vapors. Alice also experiences change.

Also question is, how does Alice meet the caterpillar?

The Caterpillar is mentioned in chapter 4 and 5 of the book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. He is sitting on a mushroom while smoking a hookah, when Alice first meets him.

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