"The Syndrome of Alice in Wonderland" by John Todd
Annotation by Brianna Kessler
Todd, J. "The Syndrome of Alice in Wonderland." Canadian Medical Association Journal. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Web. 07 Apr. 2015.
In “The Syndrome of Alice in Wonderland”, psychologist John Todd discusses the psychological phenomena that he named after the beloved childhood protagonist of Alice. Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a temporary condition and it is often associated with migraines, brain tumors and the use of psychoactive drugs. This analysis allows readers to speculate on Alice’s mental state and the uniqueness of her experiences. By comparing Alice’s different encounters and interactions with the characters in Wonderland and by examining her inner monologue to the psychological condition named after her, Todd encourages readers to look at the story from the perspective of a mentally ill girl and shines a new light on Alice’s active imagination.
In “The Syndrome of Alice in Wonderland”, psychologist John Todd discusses the psychological phenomena that he named after the beloved childhood protagonist of Alice. Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a temporary condition and it is often associated with migraines, brain tumors and the use of psychoactive drugs. This analysis allows readers to speculate on Alice’s mental state and the uniqueness of her experiences. By comparing Alice’s different encounters and interactions with the characters in Wonderland and by examining her inner monologue to the psychological condition named after her, Todd encourages readers to look at the story from the perspective of a mentally ill girl and shines a new light on Alice’s active imagination.