The Butter Battle Book Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
The bordering Yook and Zook nations sure are hoppin', and we're not surprised. After all, Dr. Seuss sure knew how to create a world.Here's what we know about these two places:They're divided by a m...
Tone
There's no way around it—the serious topic of The Butter Battle Book means at least a somewhat serious tone. We're talking weapons of mass destruction here, and unless you're South Park, you're p...
Writing Style
Dr. Seuss might be writing for kids, but he knows a thing or two about meter. The majority of The Butter Battle Book is in anapestic dimeter and tetrameter. That's just fancy talk for this (dimeter...
What's Up With the Title?
As far as titles go, The Butter Battle Book is pretty straight-forward. We've got your standard Seussian alliteration and an explanation of what's going on: there's a battle over butter. The end.
What's Up With the Ending?
Talk about leaving us hanging:'Grandpa!' I shouted. 'Be careful! Oh, gee!Who's going to drop it?Will you...? Or will he...?''Be patient,' said Grandpa. 'We'll see.We will see..." (200-205)"We will...
Trivia
Think that Dr. Seuss is an innocent author of kids' books? Think again. A number of his books have been banned, and The Butter Battle Book is one of his most controversial for its social commentary...