Lessons From The House In The Cerrulean Sea By Tj Klune

One person can give the most valuable lessons to ever learn. In the novel, “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune, it shows the effect of how people see things. Everywhere, people treat values differently. At an orphanage teaching children lessons that they can hold on to in life is crucial. Sometimes people are teaching lessons without realizing it. Before making assumptions about someone, get to know them first even if they are unique. First, Mr. Parnassus could tell that Linus was not taking the time to do his job correctly. This quote states, “How are you supposed to evaluate the children if you don’t even take the time to know them? They’re people, Linus. Even if some of them look different.” (182) Additionally, Linus didn’t realize he was making that mistake until Mr. Parnassus spoke up. Linus said, “I only did what I thought was right. I can only imagine what he’s gone through, and you as well, as the master of this house. Especially with wards so unique.” (182) Mr. Parnassus was only trying to make sure Linus was doing his job, but instead taught him that before assuming things, get to know someone.

Without thinking anything of it, Linus gave Theodore a button. Turns out it did mean something according to this quote, “Mr. Parnassus was at the bottom of the steps. Linus had barely seen him move. “A button,” he repeated slowly. “Brass. You gave it to Theodore.” (73) Mr. Parnassus was questioning why the button, and not anything else. Mr. Parnassus adds, “It’s the little things. Little treasures we find without knowing their origin. And they come when we least expect them. It’s beautiful, when you think about it.” (73) This is an important lesson that giving someone a thing that means nothing to you, can mean the world to