2. It reflects the social and cultural background at that time: many plots and characters in the novel reflect some conditions and characteristics in the social and cultural background of Britain at that time. For example, the novel's criticism and satire on the educational system, political system and moral concept shows the author's dissatisfaction and opposition to the current social situation at that time.
3. Influenced by the literary movement at that time: The novel was written in the Victorian era, and the literary movement in this period had a great influence on Carol's creation. For example, the fantastic and bizarre plots used in the novel were influenced by the popular romanticism and symbolism at that time.