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@article{201354,
        author = {Anjineyan.V},
        title = {A STUDY OF CHILDHOOD AND GROWTH IN ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {3496-3498},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201354},
        abstract = {Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is one of the most celebrated works of children’s literature, known for its imaginative narrative and playful use of language. Beneath its fantastical surface, the novel presents a profound exploration of childhood and the process of growth. This paper examines how Carroll portrays childhood as a phase of curiosity, confusion, and transformation. Through Alice’s journey in Wonderland, the narrative reflects the psychological and emotional challenges associated with growing up. The study analyzes key themes such as identity, authority, imagination, and the transition from innocence to experience. By focusing on symbolic elements and narrative techniques, the paper highlights how Carroll critiques rigid Victorian norms and celebrates the fluidity of childhood perception. Ultimately, the novel presents growth not as a straightforward process but as a complex and often contradictory experience.},
        keywords = {Childhood, Growth, Identity, Imagination, Psychological Development, Victorian Society, Fantasy Literature.},
        month = {May},
        }