Lewis Carroll wrote Through the Looking-Glass to

Lewis Carroll wrote "Through the Looking-Glass" primarily to entertain a young girl, specifically Alice Liddell, who inspired the character of Alice in both "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and its sequel. The book is a continuation of the whimsical and fantastical elements introduced in the first novel, designed to captivate and amuse readers of all ages. While it does include elements like the game of chess woven into the story, its main purpose is to entertain.