Very few children's fiction writers have successfully melded politics and good storytelling. Dr. Seuss succeeds by explaining simply and clearly the process of building an industry at the expense of an ecosystem, mainly trees. The book is an excellent teaching tool, but despite its humor it isn't the most enjoyable of Dr. Seuss' works. Of course, environmental devastation isn't a cheerful topic.
The story consists of an argument between two creatures, the tree-loving Lorax and the money-loving Once-ler who makes Thneeds from truffula trees. The Lorax was actually banned in some schools and libraries in regions with timber economies for its anti-forest industry content.
But, despite the political agenda of Dr. Suess, the book still contains the delightful characters and is written all in the form of a quick, rhyming story. Dr. Seuss is the only author for creating such a combination as this.
I believe that Dr. Seuss ultimately wants to teach kids love and respect, whether it be for trees, the earth, or others.
With the world being in the shape it is, and everyone being offended about something, I believe didactic stories aren't very common anymore. Society has turned into a free-for-all, that focuses on doing whatever feels good, even at the expense of others. Children need more stories that teach respect and love for others. We need more authors like Seuss.
The story consists of an argument between two creatures, the tree-loving Lorax and the money-loving Once-ler who makes Thneeds from truffula trees. The Lorax was actually banned in some schools and libraries in regions with timber economies for its anti-forest industry content.
But, despite the political agenda of Dr. Suess, the book still contains the delightful characters and is written all in the form of a quick, rhyming story. Dr. Seuss is the only author for creating such a combination as this.
I believe that Dr. Seuss ultimately wants to teach kids love and respect, whether it be for trees, the earth, or others.
With the world being in the shape it is, and everyone being offended about something, I believe didactic stories aren't very common anymore. Society has turned into a free-for-all, that focuses on doing whatever feels good, even at the expense of others. Children need more stories that teach respect and love for others. We need more authors like Seuss.
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