Great Performances episode 2 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Alice finds herself amidst the chaos of a rehearsal, leading to her questioning her identity and embarking on a whimsical adventure. Encountering a variety of peculiar characters, including a wisdom-imparting Caterpillar, a cryptic Cheshire Cat, and the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, Alice navigates through bizarre situations and absurdities. Her journey is filled with riddles, nonsensical conversations, and court trials, culminating in an assertion of her independence that awakens her from this dreamlike state, pondering the curious world she ventured through.

Full Episode S00E02 Recap

### Opening Scene: Rehearsal Chaos - The director insists on continuing with the planned performance despite objections and concerns from the cast about a new actress who seems unprepared. - Tensions rise as the cast members voice their displeasure and concerns about the potential disaster waiting to happen if the new actress messes up the scenes. ### Alice's Monologue and the Drink Me Bottle - Alice, feeling overwhelmed by the chaos, drifts into a monologue questioning her identity and the changes she might have undergone overnight. - She encounters a mysterious "Drink Me" bottle, debates its safety, and upon drinking, experiences a bizarre transformation. ### The Pool of Tears and Meeting the Mouse - Alice finds herself swimming in her own tears, alongside various creatures. - She attempts to communicate with a mouse, leading to misunderstandings and a discussion about cats that offends the mouse. ### The Caucus Race and A Long Tale - The creatures decide to dry off by participating in a caucus race, leading to a series of nonsensical events. - The mouse tells a "long and sad tale," which turns out to be a literal long tail. ### The Rabbit's House and Growing Big - Alice follows the White Rabbit to his house, where she mistakenly grows too large, causing chaos. - The Rabbit and his friends attempt various schemes to remove Alice, ultimately leading her to shrink again. ### The Caterpillar's Advice - Alice meets a caterpillar who gives her cryptic advice about growing and shrinking by eating different parts of a mushroom. ### The Cheshire Cat's Guidance - Seeking direction, Alice encounters the Cheshire Cat, who offers her ambiguous advice on where to go, introducing her to the characters of the Hatter and the March Hare. ### The Mad Tea Party - Alice arrives at a perpetually occurring tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse, filled with riddles and nonsensical conversation. ### The Queen's Croquet Ground - Alice ventures to the croquet ground, where she witnesses the Queen of Hearts' tyrannical rule over her subjects, leading to numerous beheadings. ### The Mock Turtle's Story - Guided by the Gryphon, Alice listens to the Mock Turtle's sorrowful tale about his education under the sea, leading to a whimsical dance called the Lobster Quadrille. ### The Knave of Hearts' Trial - Alice attends a trial where the Knave of Hearts is accused of stealing the Queen's tarts, culminating in a chaotic series of testimonies and nonsensical evidence. ### Alice's Awakening - The trial descends into chaos, and Alice, asserting her independence, wakes up to find herself back in the real world, pondering the bizarre adventure she just experienced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the director in the opening scene?

The director is an unnamed character who insists on continuing with the performance despite objections.

What is Alice's initial reaction to the chaos around her?

Alice feels overwhelmed and questions her identity and the changes she might have undergone overnight.

How does Alice change size in the Rabbit's house?

Alice changes size by eating a cake labeled "Eat Me," which causes her to grow too large for the Rabbit's house.

What advice does the Caterpillar give Alice?

The Caterpillar advises Alice that eating different parts of a mushroom will make her grow or shrink.

Who are the main characters at the Mad Tea Party?

The main characters at the Mad Tea Party are the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, and the Dormouse.

What is the outcome of the Knave of Hearts' trial?

The trial ends in chaos without a clear verdict, as Alice asserts her independence and wakes up from the dream.

How does Alice feel about her adventure after waking up?

After waking up, Alice ponders the bizarre adventure she experienced, reflecting on its nonsensical nature.

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