“Why the Grinch is so Grinchy”
The book “How the Grinch stole Christmas” is a children's book written by Theodore Geisel A.K.A Dr Seuss.The book is about a grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos( the townsfolk) of Whovill ( the town).The story on first glance shows the ideas of misunderstandings. Dr Suess is a beloved children's writer who has written stories that have brought joy to the minds and hearts of children all around the world since 1937.Although Dr Seuss has written many children's books he also puts a deeper meaning in his stories like the “The Star Bellied Sneeches” which has an important message about racism and how we should all treat each other equally and know that at the end of the day that we are …show more content…
This portrayal makes him appear like he would not be welcome in the village of Whovill. On the first page Dr Seuss makes it obvious that the Grinch is a bit socially awkward “The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head wasn't screwed on just right.It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight.” According to the passage that there's not much not known about the Grinch and his isolated life style. The Grinch is a hateful creature, this is mostly likely caused by him living in isolation away from the Who’s while his hatred of them building up. “He stood there on Christmas Eve, hating the Whos. “Staring down from his cave with a sour, Grinchy frown, At the warm lighted windows below in their town.” The Grinch feels lonely because the Who’s live together with family and friends which the Grinch has neither off, this lack of companionship puts a heavy toll on the Grinch which throughout story makes it seem that the Grinch is struggling with depression with no one to support …show more content…
Well...in Whoville they say, That the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day! And the minute his heart didn't feel quite so tight,He whizzed with his load through the bright morning light,And he brought back the toys! And the food for the feast! And he, HE HIMSELF! The Grinch carved the roast beast”.The Grinch eventually overcomes his hate of the people who live in Whovill and realises that Christmas is not just about present and gifts it is about spending time with people you love (typical ending for a children's story), the Grinch returns to Whovill with the Who's belonging and everyone lives happily ever after but the message that is being delivered is if I you to right by someone else they will do right by you.That is not all though the Grinch overcomes his social anxiety and does the right thing even though he may be nearly depressed he still does the right thing which sends the message that if you persevere you can overcome the troubles which are depression and its
The book “How the Grinch stole Christmas” is a children's book written by Theodore Geisel A.K.A Dr Seuss.The book is about a grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos( the townsfolk) of Whovill ( the town).The story on first glance shows the ideas of misunderstandings. Dr Suess is a beloved children's writer who has written stories that have brought joy to the minds and hearts of children all around the world since 1937.Although Dr Seuss has written many children's books he also puts a deeper meaning in his stories like the “The Star Bellied Sneeches” which has an important message about racism and how we should all treat each other equally and know that at the end of the day that we are …show more content…
This portrayal makes him appear like he would not be welcome in the village of Whovill. On the first page Dr Seuss makes it obvious that the Grinch is a bit socially awkward “The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason. It could be his head wasn't screwed on just right.It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight.” According to the passage that there's not much not known about the Grinch and his isolated life style. The Grinch is a hateful creature, this is mostly likely caused by him living in isolation away from the Who’s while his hatred of them building up. “He stood there on Christmas Eve, hating the Whos. “Staring down from his cave with a sour, Grinchy frown, At the warm lighted windows below in their town.” The Grinch feels lonely because the Who’s live together with family and friends which the Grinch has neither off, this lack of companionship puts a heavy toll on the Grinch which throughout story makes it seem that the Grinch is struggling with depression with no one to support …show more content…
Well...in Whoville they say, That the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day! And the minute his heart didn't feel quite so tight,He whizzed with his load through the bright morning light,And he brought back the toys! And the food for the feast! And he, HE HIMSELF! The Grinch carved the roast beast”.The Grinch eventually overcomes his hate of the people who live in Whovill and realises that Christmas is not just about present and gifts it is about spending time with people you love (typical ending for a children's story), the Grinch returns to Whovill with the Who's belonging and everyone lives happily ever after but the message that is being delivered is if I you to right by someone else they will do right by you.That is not all though the Grinch overcomes his social anxiety and does the right thing even though he may be nearly depressed he still does the right thing which sends the message that if you persevere you can overcome the troubles which are depression and its