The exchange suggests that "The King wants the trial to finish fast." The King's eagerness to have the jury consider their verdict before any witnesses have been called indicates a lack of interest in a thorough or fair trial process. The Rabbit's interruption highlights that there is more to be done before reaching a verdict, further emphasizing the rushed nature of the proceedings.
Read the passage from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter 11, Part 1, in which a trial is about to begin.
“Consider your verdict,” the King said to the jury.
“Not yet, not yet!” the Rabbit hastily interrupted. “There’s a great deal to come before that!”
“Call the first witness,” said the King; and the White Rabbit blew three blasts on the trumpet, and called out, “First witness!”
What does this exchange suggest about the trial?
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The King wants to ensure that the trial is fair.
The King wants to ensure that the trial is fair.
The King wants the trial to finish fast.
The King wants the trial to finish fast.
The King does not want to insult the White Rabbit.
The King does not want to insult the White Rabbit.
The King does not want to upset the Queen.
The King does not want to upset the Queen.
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