THIDWICK, THE BIG HEARTED MOOSE

Expectaion
Dr. Seuss is known for writing childish silly books towards the younger audience. So when approaching this book, we thought it was going to be a cute little story about a moose.

However, tho it is a cute little story about a moose. Towards the end, it contains a universal theme and a freaky undertone.

Rhyme Scheme
The Typical Rhyme Scheme that occurs in the story is:
-A,A,B,B A,A,B,B, A,C,D,C,D,D (Itanlian sonet like)

However, when an we are being introduced to a new character is shown the rhyme scheme collapses.
EX: -A,B,C,D,C,B,D,E,D,F,

Rhythmic Style
Foot type: Amphibrach Style: Amphibrachic Stress Pattern: Unstressed + Stressed + Unstressed Syllable count: Three

Theme

Dr. Suess teaches us the value of good-nature and illustrates the outcome of those who take advantage of it.

Bonus: Fun Facts (^_^)

Seuss real name: Theodor Seuss Geisel Other pen names included: Theo LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, Theophrastus Seuss During World War II, Seuss served as the commander of the Animation Department of the First Motion Picture Unit of the United States Army Air Forces. Seuss first book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, was rejected by publishers 27 times. Dr. Seusss honors include: two Academy awards, two Emmy awards, a Peabody award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, and the Pulitzer Prize.