Theodor Seuss Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss, describes a surprise visit from a strange cat that wrecks the entire house but manages to clean it up before Mom gets home in his fictional story, The Cat in the Hat. Seuss purpose is to provide children with a more exuberant children’s primer than the famous Dick and Jane. Dr. Seuss created The Cat in the Hat as a response to an apparent literacy crisis in the United States. Once his story was published in March of 1957, it became an instant hit and ultimately transformed the way American children learned to read. In his fictional tale The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss uses modes of figurative language, a playful yet respectful tone, and various types of diction to provide a move buoyant view on reading.
Anthropomorphism is the acknowledgment of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object. Anthropomorphism is particularly popular in children literature because it is extremely relatable. Authors appeal to youngsters by using animals children are aware of and providing them with human
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Just by reading this children’s primer, we become aware of the playfulness as Dr. Seuss and the characters use their imagination to create a talking and lively cat. Also, Thing One and Thing Two rip up the house disturbing everything. Even the kites that the “things” use suggest freedom. Since this is a children’s book, of course there are tons of illustrations to provide a better understanding of the text. Just the look on the cat’s face as he bounces and balances objects portrays playfulness. Although the whole book is centered on play so children can learn to read, this book also teaches respect. In the plot line, the children constantly worry about cleaning up the mess before their mother returns home. This shows that the home style depicted in The Cat in the Hat is a place of honor and respect for their