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From "Through the Looking-Glass" by Carroll, Lewis
White Queen
A chess piece and ruler in the Looking-Glass world.
Core Belief
"Things will happen as they will, and one can only try to cope with the consequences in advance."
Worldview
The White Queen experiences the world in reverse, remembering the future and struggling with the present. She is often overwhelmed by events and relies on others for guidance. She accepts the absurdity of her existence with a gentle resignation.
Personality
Gentle, confused, and living backwards, the White Queen embodies a world where cause and effect are reversed. She struggles to maintain order and often relies on Alice for help. She has a poor memory and a tendency to make nonsensical statements.
In Their Own Words
"“It’s a poor sort of memory that only works backwards,” the Queen remarked."
"“I can do Addition, if you give me time—but I can’t do Subtraction, under _any_ circumstances!”"
"“Oh, don’t go on like that!” cried the poor Queen, wringing her hands in despair. “Consider what a great girl you are. Consider what a long way you’ve come to-day. Consider what o’clock it is. Consider anything, only don’t cry!”"
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