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When people think of Dr. Seuss, they think; “Oh, the cat with the spontaneous black and white hat” or the author who wrote books about moral values and created art pieces that expressed politics. Dr. Seuss wrote children’s books not only to open up a child’s imagination about a fantastical world full of new words, creatures, and experiences, but also about eye opening issues. He promoted the importance of racial equality and other political issues, as well as the enduring hardships of life through his literature. Books like The Sneetches, The Lorax, I had trouble in getting to solla sollew and Oh, The Places You’ll Go! , are just a few of the many books Dr. Seuss wrote, but each of these books had a hidden moral message that could change the way people think. Seuss incorporated valuable lessons about everyday struggles in his books, and in doing so allowed readers to think and reevaluate their beliefs and make better choices about their lives. When it comes to taking risks people tend to view them as unwise, complicated and far out of their comfort zone. As a result, they become frightened and obtain the mistaken belief that they are incapable of taking on new opportunities, which can possibly set them up for success. Such beliefs are what cause people to make poor choices, and thus disable them to live a life worth living. Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the Places you’ll go” was intended to express the various amounts of great places life has to offer, but it is all up to the reader where they decide to go, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. (…). And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”(Places). Every single person has control over what they want to be in l... ... middle of paper ... ...s? Just like the Once-ler and his family value financial success to obtain happiness, the same goes for contemporary society. Society is convinced happiness is achieved by acquisition and financial possessions rather than a state of mind. According to Rider “Despite increasing material wealth, Americans are not happier” (Rider). Happiness does not come from fortune and many people make the mistake in perceiving it that way. True happiness comes from one’s self and their outlook of life. In the “The Lorax” Dr. Seuss not only spread an important message about taking care of the planet, but also helped his readers become aware that wealth does not lead to happiness. Every person has their own perspective of what it means to be happier and to live a happier life, but it is important to realize that happiness comes from within and not by something obtained. (conclusion)

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