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+ | | image=MarchHare.jpg |
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+ | | AKA=Mad March Hare<br />Haigha |
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+ | | profession=Chef |
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+ | | gender=[[:Category:Male|Male]] |
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+ | | haircolor=[[:Category:Brown hair|Brown]]/[[:Category:Gray hair|Gray]] |
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+ | | eyecolor=[[:Category:Yellow eyes|Yellow]] |
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+ | | species=[[:Category:Hare|Hare]] |
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+ | | homeland=[[Underland]] |
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+ | | family=[[Mad Hatter]]<br />[[Dormouse]]<br />[[White Rabbit]]<br />[[Cheshire Cat]]<br />[[Alice]] |
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+ | The main character, [[Alice]], hypothesises, |
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− | ! colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice's_Adventures_in_Wonderland Alice in Wonderland]'' character |
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− | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:MarchHare.jpg|Thackery Earwicket]] |
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− | ! colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size:larger; background:#4B89E6; color:#000;"| Thackery Earwicket, The March Hare |
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− | | ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice's_Adventures_in_Wonderland Alice's Adventures in Wonderland]'' |
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− | | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Carroll Lewis Carroll] |
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− | | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hare Hare] |
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− | | Male |
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− | | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chef Chef] |
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− | | Head Chef |
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− | ! [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Significant_other Significant other](s) |
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− | | [[Mad Hatter]]<br />[[Dormouse]] |
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− | | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_(fictional_country) Wonderland] |
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⚫ | The '''March Hare''', often called the '''Mad March Hare''', is a character most famous for appearing in the |
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− | The main character, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_%28Alice%27s_Adventures_in_Wonderland%29 Alice], hypothesises, |
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:"The March Hare will be much the most interesting, and perhaps as this is May it won't be raving mad -- at least not so mad as it was in March." |
:"The March Hare will be much the most interesting, and perhaps as this is May it won't be raving mad -- at least not so mad as it was in March." |
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+ | "Mad as a March hare" was a common phrase in Carroll's time, and appears in John Heywood's collection of proverbs published in 1546. It is reported in ''The Annotated Alice'' by Martin Gardner that this proverb is based on popular belief about hares' behavior at the beginning of the long breeding season, which lasts from February to September in Britain. Early in the season, unreceptive females often use their forelegs to repel overenthusiastic males. It used to be incorrectly believed that these bouts were between males fighting for breeding supremacy. |
− | Like the character's famous friend, the [[Mad Hatter]], the March Hare feels compelled to always behave as though it is tea-time because the Hatter supposedly "murdered the time" whilst singing for the |
+ | Like the character's famous friend, the [[Mad Hatter]], the March Hare feels compelled to always behave as though it is tea-time because the Hatter supposedly "murdered the time" whilst singing for the Queen of Hearts. Sir John Tenniel's illustration also shows him with straw on his head, a common way to depict madness in Victorian times. The March Hare later appears at the trial for the Knave of Hearts, and for a final time as "'''Haigha'''" (which Carroll tells us is pronounced to rhyme with "mayor"), the personal messenger to the White King in ''[[Through the Looking-Glass]]''. |
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===Alice in the Country of Hearts=== |
===Alice in the Country of Hearts=== |
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+ | In this Japanese manga, ''Alice in the Country of Hearts'', the March Hare is Elliot March. Elliot is Blood Dupre (the Hatter)'s right hand man. He is basically human with the exception of two, brown rabbit ears. When called a rabbit, he often becomes insulted and rants about how his ears are 'just bigger than average'. He isn't specifically crazy or mad, but he is a bit violent in the beginning. He almost kills Alice with his long-barelled gun before Blood stopped him. But, as the story progresses, it is shown that Elliot is a loveable, amusing character who is really very sweet. |
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+ | ''Main Article: [[March Hare (Alice in Verse)]]'' |
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==Cultural references== |
==Cultural references== |
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===Computer/Video Games=== |
===Computer/Video Games=== |
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− | *In the game '' |
+ | *In the game ''American McGee's Alice'', the March Hare is portrayed as a victim of the Mad Hatter's insane experimentation. Both the Hare and the [[Dormouse]] have become clockwork cyborgs. |
− | *In the video game adaption of [ |
+ | *In the video game adaption of [[Alice in Wonderland (2010 video game)|video game adaption of Tim Burton's ''Alice in Wonderland'']], the Thackery is a playable character. His special ability is Telekinesis, and his main form of attack is to throw teacups. He also uses his large feet and big ears as weapons. |
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===Music=== |
===Music=== |
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+ | *In the Yes song "We Have Heaven" on the ''Fragile'' album, the lyrics are "Tell the Moon dog, Tell the March Hare, Tell the Moon dog, Tell the March Hare... We... Have... Heaven." |
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===Television and film=== |
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+ | *In the film ''Mad Max'', one of the police cars used by the Main Force Patrol is named March Hare. |
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+ | *In ''yFy's]'' TV Miniseries ''Alice'', the March Hare is represented by the character [[Mad March]]. Mad March is a dead assassin re-animated by the Carpenter. Because Mad March’s head was missing, the Carpenter fitted him with a giant porcelain head of a [[:Category:Rabbit|rabbit]]. |
− | *In ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizards_of_Waverly_Place Wizards of Waverly Place]'', While having the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_party_%28social_gathering%29 tea party] episode, it shows the March Hare. |
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*''"It had been the best butter..."'' |
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*''"Thanks very much, nah."'' |
*''"Thanks very much, nah."'' |
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*"''A White Queen? How can we be sure it's not the Red Queen dressed in white?''" |
*"''A White Queen? How can we be sure it's not the Red Queen dressed in white?''" |
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*"''The Ja...Ja...Jabberwocky! Beware the Jabberwock...''" |
*"''The Ja...Ja...Jabberwocky! Beware the Jabberwock...''" |
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*"''Why do they need this sword so badly? Teapots are far more efficient.''" |
*"''Why do they need this sword so badly? Teapots are far more efficient.''" |
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Revision as of 06:53, 16 November 2010
"Spoon."
March Hare | |
File:MarchHare.jpg | |
About | |
Also Known As: | Mad March Hare Haigha |
Profession: | Chef |
Physical Description | |
Gender: | Male |
Hair color: | Brown/Gray |
Eye Color: | Yellow |
Species: | Hare |
Background | |
Homeland: | Underland |
Family Members: | Mad Hatter Dormouse White Rabbit Cheshire Cat Alice |
The March Hare, often called the Mad March Hare, is a character most famous for appearing in the tea party scene in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
The main character, Alice, hypothesises,
- "The March Hare will be much the most interesting, and perhaps as this is May it won't be raving mad -- at least not so mad as it was in March."
"Mad as a March hare" was a common phrase in Carroll's time, and appears in John Heywood's collection of proverbs published in 1546. It is reported in The Annotated Alice by Martin Gardner that this proverb is based on popular belief about hares' behavior at the beginning of the long breeding season, which lasts from February to September in Britain. Early in the season, unreceptive females often use their forelegs to repel overenthusiastic males. It used to be incorrectly believed that these bouts were between males fighting for breeding supremacy.
Like the character's famous friend, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare feels compelled to always behave as though it is tea-time because the Hatter supposedly "murdered the time" whilst singing for the Queen of Hearts. Sir John Tenniel's illustration also shows him with straw on his head, a common way to depict madness in Victorian times. The March Hare later appears at the trial for the Knave of Hearts, and for a final time as "Haigha" (which Carroll tells us is pronounced to rhyme with "mayor"), the personal messenger to the White King in Through the Looking-Glass.
Interpretations
Disney Animated Film
Main article: March Hare (Disney)
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland
Main article: Thackery Earwicket
Alice in the Country of Hearts
In this Japanese manga, Alice in the Country of Hearts, the March Hare is Elliot March. Elliot is Blood Dupre (the Hatter)'s right hand man. He is basically human with the exception of two, brown rabbit ears. When called a rabbit, he often becomes insulted and rants about how his ears are 'just bigger than average'. He isn't specifically crazy or mad, but he is a bit violent in the beginning. He almost kills Alice with his long-barelled gun before Blood stopped him. But, as the story progresses, it is shown that Elliot is a loveable, amusing character who is really very sweet.
Alice in Verse
Main Article: March Hare (Alice in Verse)
Cultural references
Computer/Video Games
- In the game American McGee's Alice, the March Hare is portrayed as a victim of the Mad Hatter's insane experimentation. Both the Hare and the Dormouse have become clockwork cyborgs.
- In the video game adaption of video game adaption of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, the Thackery is a playable character. His special ability is Telekinesis, and his main form of attack is to throw teacups. He also uses his large feet and big ears as weapons.
Music
- In the Yes song "We Have Heaven" on the Fragile album, the lyrics are "Tell the Moon dog, Tell the March Hare, Tell the Moon dog, Tell the March Hare... We... Have... Heaven."
Television and film
- In the film Mad Max, one of the police cars used by the Main Force Patrol is named March Hare.
- In yFy's] TV Miniseries Alice, the March Hare is represented by the character Mad March. Mad March is a dead assassin re-animated by the Carpenter. Because Mad March’s head was missing, the Carpenter fitted him with a giant porcelain head of a rabbit.
Quotes
- "A very Merry Un-Birthday to you!"
- "You're all late for tea!"
- "It's the wrong Alice?!"
- "Spoon."
- "Cup?"
- "It had been the best butter..."
- "Thanks very much, nah."
- "A White Queen? How can we be sure it's not the Red Queen dressed in white?"
- "The Ja...Ja...Jabberwocky! Beware the Jabberwock..."
- "Why do they need this sword so badly? Teapots are far more efficient."
Alice in Wonderland |
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Alice • March Hare • Hatter • Dormouse • White Rabbit • Cheshire Cat • Mouse • Dodo • Duck • Lory • Eaglet • Bill the Lizard • Caterpillar • Duchess • Queen of Hearts • King of Hearts • Knave of Hearts • Gryphon • Mock Turtle • Pat • Rose and the flowers |