What is Lewis Carroll's attitude toward
Dumpty? How can you tell?
Humpty
• Humpty Dumpty is very smart. He knows a lot
about words.
O Humpty Dumpty is a bit of a know-it-all. He thinks
words mean whatever he wants them to mean.
O Humpty Dumpty is friendly. He smiles at Alice.
Humpty Dumpty is helpful. He teaches Alice the
meaning of words.