Through the Looking-Glass

by Lewis Carroll

Through the Looking-Glass: Frame Story 1 key example

Chapter 4: Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Explanation and Analysis—Walrus and Carpenter:

In Chapter 4, Alice's encounter with Tweedledee and Tweedledum serves in part as a frame story for the story of the walrus and the carpenter:

“‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’ is the longest,” Tweedledum replied, giving his brother an affectionate hug.

Tweedledee began instantly: “The sun was shining——”

Here Alice ventured to interrupt him. “If it’s very long,” she said, as politely as she could, “would you please tell me first which road——”

Tweedledee smiled gently, and began again [...]