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Oh, the Places You'll Go!
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Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
No, really. We know that sounds all touchy feely and ooey-gooey, but that's what the setting really is. This is really the Landscape of Life, populated with your child's experiences and emotions fr...
Tone
Dr. Seuss has a rare gift. He's able to talk to kids directly through the use of the second voice ("you") without ever sounding like a condescending adult. Parents, take note. His tone is that of s...
Writing Style
Dr. Seuss isn't one to pull punches. He's taking us on an entire life's journey here, and he knows we'll zero in on anything overly idealistic. Still, his realism is full of hope and enthusiasm. He...
What's Up With the Title?
Like the best art, this story's title works on multiple levels. On the surface, there's the obvious interpretation. This is pretty much what the journey will look like when your child heads out int...
What's Up With the Ending?
So…be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Brayor Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,you're off to Great Places!Today is your day!Your mountain is waiting.So…get on your way! (32)So far, Seuss has given us...
Trivia
Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson used to give his non-English speaking players Oh, the Places You'll Go! as a fun, easy way to learn the language. We don't know about you, but Shmo...