Queen of Hearts (Character in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)

The Queen of Hearts is a prominent character in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." She is depicted as a volatile and tyrannical ruler who is quick to anger and infamous for her frequent cries of "Off with their heads!" Her character represents the arbitrary nature of authority and the absurdity of the rules in Wonderland. Despite her fierce demeanor, she often appears ineffective, as her commands are rarely followed through. The Queen's interactions with Alice highlight themes of power, justice, and the irrationality of the world Alice finds herself in.