As a child, it is easy to ignore the thoughts of others and selfishly take control of situations. Each individual has their own way of thinking, and at a young age, childish wonder drives the mind. The reader follows Max, still an adolescent boy, through his emotional journey of his own desires. In “Where the Wild Things Are”, Maurice Sendak uses detailed imagery and symbolism to convey childhood aspiration and isolation throughout his story.
Max expresses from early on in the book that he is wild- or rather, wishes to be. He stomps around in full wolf costume, causes trouble, and speaks rudely to authority.
After being called out by his mother, he is sent to his room without supper. In his room, he grows further agitated. He has been denied
Max expresses from early on in the book that he is wild- or rather, wishes to be. He stomps around in full wolf costume, causes trouble, and speaks rudely to authority.
After being called out by his mother, he is sent to his room without supper. In his room, he grows further agitated. He has been denied