The Mock Turtle's story

The Mock Turtle's Story is the ninth chapter in Lewis Carroll's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Chapter Synopsis
The Duchess is brought to the croquet ground. She is now less angry and is always trying to find morals in things. The Queen of Hearts dismisses her on the threat of execution and introduces Alice to the Gryphon, who takes her to the Mock Turtle. The Mock Turtle is very sad, even though he has no sorrow. He tries to tell his story about how he used to be a real turtle in school, which The Gryphon interrupts so they can play a game.