In the eyes of many individuals, The Lorax may stand as nothing but a simple children’s story. Penned by Doctor Seuss, the tale chronicles the life of The Lorax, the fluffy friend that speaks for the trees, and the money-hungry man working against him, the Onceler. Though it may seem naive and childish, The Lorax does a fantastic job of warning readers of the degradation of the environment and its eventual ultimate destruction. This short yet grand tale is reminiscent of the fall of Easter Island. Though the inhabitants were not aware of the impact they could have like Dr. Seuss may have, they continuously utilized more resources than their environment could handle. Though the stories may seem as though they contrast greatly, their similarities
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In the Lorax, readers are introduced to a greedy man driven by the demands of capitalism. In order to continue to provide sufficient product, the Onceler deemed it necessary to chop the Truffula. In the case of Easter Island, the depletion of resources was done out of survival and culture. The gradual diminishment of their forest occurred over an extended period of time. They also did not own the proper intelligence to realize that their actions would have dire consequences. Not only that, but the Polynesians were not gaining much of a profit other than moving their statues and shaping their culture. The Onceler, by contrast, owned a complete control over his actions. He is much like the leaders people witness today. Many individuals prefer to deny the very real consequences of human action in order to continue their detrimental way of life. Politicians debate about the issues rather than make a throw to prepare solutions that nations will need in the very near future.
Though The Lorax and “Easter Island’s End” may appear to be stories from opposite ends, their core themes and moral lessons compare greatly. The land from each tale, one fiction and one reality, was ravaged due to the actions of its inhabitants. Though both exhibited a lack of control, the Onceler could have stopped while he was ahead, especially due to the fact that he had received many warnings. The Polynesians were simply doing what they knew best. Currently, people could learn from both of them. If we continue down the destructive path that was portrayed in each story, we will face the same deadly fate as
In the Lorax, readers are introduced to a greedy man driven by the demands of capitalism. In order to continue to provide sufficient product, the Onceler deemed it necessary to chop the Truffula. In the case of Easter Island, the depletion of resources was done out of survival and culture. The gradual diminishment of their forest occurred over an extended period of time. They also did not own the proper intelligence to realize that their actions would have dire consequences. Not only that, but the Polynesians were not gaining much of a profit other than moving their statues and shaping their culture. The Onceler, by contrast, owned a complete control over his actions. He is much like the leaders people witness today. Many individuals prefer to deny the very real consequences of human action in order to continue their detrimental way of life. Politicians debate about the issues rather than make a throw to prepare solutions that nations will need in the very near future.
Though The Lorax and “Easter Island’s End” may appear to be stories from opposite ends, their core themes and moral lessons compare greatly. The land from each tale, one fiction and one reality, was ravaged due to the actions of its inhabitants. Though both exhibited a lack of control, the Onceler could have stopped while he was ahead, especially due to the fact that he had received many warnings. The Polynesians were simply doing what they knew best. Currently, people could learn from both of them. If we continue down the destructive path that was portrayed in each story, we will face the same deadly fate as