The Mad Hatter

I think the better question would be, "Am I who I think I am?"

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**The Mad Hatter** is a character from the book, *Alice's Adventures in Wonderland*. Originally known as "The Hatter", his role throughout the story arc is simply to be mad and ludicrous towards everyone.

He is portrayed by Josh Cruddas.

## Personality

Derived from the book, The Mad Hatter in the show embodies the essence of madness in every aspect. His character is known for his peculiar and spontaneous behavior, often causing irritation or annoyance among those around him. For instance, he may impulsively suggest cutting Chevon's hair, which inevitably leaves her annoyed. His unpredictable nature and tendency to act on whims make him a source of both amusement and frustration for his companions.

Furthermore, The Mad Hatter exhibits a cunning side, employing deceit as a means to achieve his desires. An example of this is seen when he manipulates the White Rabbit into staying longer at his tea party. The Mad Hatter's ability to skillfully manipulate others reflects his willingness to go to great lengths in order to accomplish his goals. While he may sometimes be oblivious to the extent of his own insanity, he still experiences moments of shock when confronted with the consequences of his actions. This duality in his character, with shades of psychopathic tendencies, adds an intriguing layer of complexity to his persona, blurring the lines between his sanity and his madness.

## Physical Appearance

He is a man of average height. He has ginger hair that is augmented with white hair and red highlights on the sides that leads to his outgrown sideburns along with extreme eyeliner on his eyelashes. His attire consists of a dark midnight blue hat that has a bird's feather on his left. Underneath this hat is another fallow hat that has a queen of hearts card on the left. Hanging on his neck is a tailor's tape and a chain that consists of silver, gold, and bronze small cones. He wears a purple suit and pants. In the suit is a light yellow pullover and a vintage white dress shirt.

## Biography

### Ghost in Wonderland

We are introduced to the Mad Hatter as he sets up a whimsical tea party in the school's auditorium, using pastries that were pilfered from the bake sale. The crew, led by Ghostwriter, joins him in this peculiar gathering. As the tea party commences, the Mad Hatter joyfully proclaims his freedom from the queen, emphasizing her significant power within the realm of Wonderland. Confused by their own unexpected presence, the children struggle to discern the reason behind their being there, deepening the enigma surrounding the situation.

In his typical eccentric manner, the Mad Hatter attempts to cut Chevon's hair, pilfers a book from her backpack, and coerces the White Rabbit into reading it, all while creating a delightful mess on the table. To their surprise, Principal Lily Fong enters the auditorium, taken aback by the chaotic scene before her. Unaware of the presence of the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit, she mistakenly places the blame on Ruben, Donna, Curtis, and Chevon, compelling them to clean up the mess as punishment.

In a later scene, the Mad Hatter is found in Principal Fong's office alongside the Queen and the White Rabbit, as Principal Fong converses with Ruben, Curtis, and Chevon. The Mad Hatter interjects with his characteristic remarks throughout this encounter, adding his own touch of eccentricity to the conversation but is not heard by the principal.

Following these events, the group gathers in the cafeteria, the very location of the earlier bake sale, in a quest to locate a special cupcake with the power to restore Donna and Alice to their original sizes. Upon consuming the enchanted cupcake, they regroup in the bookstore, where the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Queen, and Alice bid farewell and return to the pages of their respective book, completing their journey within the show's narrative.

## Trivia

* While the original book does not explicitly label him as "The Mad Hatter," other works associated with the book have adopted this name, and it somehow found its way into the show's narrative. Although not a direct reference in the source material, the moniker "The Mad Hatter" gained popularity in other adaptations and became commonly associated with the character. Thus, in the show, the name stuck, reflecting the influence of these external interpretations on the character's portrayal.