"How are you getting on?' said the Cat, as soon as there was mouth enough for it to speak with. How does Alice relate to the cat in this chapter? Why do you think she chooses to speak to the cat?

The Cheshire cat is one of the few animals in Wonderland who treats Alice with courtesy. He is a figure similar to the Caterpillar, in that he seems tranquil and unbothered by the confusion of Wonderland. He is unimpressed by the King's threats, and he easily escapes when his safety is threatened.