The King of Hearts

The King of Hearts is a character from the 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. He is the husband of the Queen of Hearts, and he is often seen as a bumbling fool. However, he does have a few moments of brilliance, such as when he helps Alice escape from the Queen's croquet game. One of the King's most famous moments comes when he is asked to decide who is to be executed for stealing the Queen's tarts. He orders that everyone who is not guilty be executed, which leads to a great deal of confusion. In the end, the Queen decides to let everyone go, and the King is relieved. The King of Hearts is a complex character who is both funny and sympathetic. He is a reminder that even the most powerful people can be foolish at times.