The Day The Crayons Quit Analysis

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt shows the importance of communication and understanding the needs of others.By the crayons expressing their needs and wants to their owner,Duncan,they are able to create a honest,well rounded relationship.Each of the crayons tell Duncan in a letter that they feel they aren’t being used right.Green crayon is happy though but is caught between two crayons,yellow and organge.They both think that they should be the color of the sun and resort to no longer being on speaking terms.
Each of the crayons have a unique personality and with that they let Duncan know of their problems,Red Crayons is overworked.He writes to Duncan saying that he is overworked,and tired of working all the time even on holidays.Purple

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