"The tattooed face of a cat, blue and grinning, covered his right hand; on right hand; on one shoulder a blue rose blossomed" (30).
This particular description of a tattoo located on Dick's hand reminds me greatly of Cheshire Cat from the movie Alice in Wonderland. Not only are the features described similar to the cat, but the purpose is also similar. Within the movie, Cheshire cat appears from time to time either saving the other characters or need, or just as a hinderance. The Cheshire cat is also very sly. These characteristics are a lot like those of Dick which is further displayed throughout the novel. Dick slyly accomplishes his tasks of robberies and murders and disappears- the authorities have a difficult time finding him after he committed the crimes just like the Cheshire cat; he disappears and appears as he chooses. I believe that this tattoo is a symbol of those characteristics of cats in general. Quick to get out of situations, yet biting in certain situations.
This particular description of a tattoo located on Dick's hand reminds me greatly of Cheshire Cat from the movie Alice in Wonderland. Not only are the features described similar to the cat, but the purpose is also similar. Within the movie, Cheshire cat appears from time to time either saving the other characters or need, or just as a hinderance. The Cheshire cat is also very sly. These characteristics are a lot like those of Dick which is further displayed throughout the novel. Dick slyly accomplishes his tasks of robberies and murders and disappears- the authorities have a difficult time finding him after he committed the crimes just like the Cheshire cat; he disappears and appears as he chooses. I believe that this tattoo is a symbol of those characteristics of cats in general. Quick to get out of situations, yet biting in certain situations.
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