Marxism In 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas'

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I will be using the Marxist school of criticism to analyze the poem “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”.The school is based on the theories of Karl Marx. Thus, Marxism is mostly about class differences, and economic conditions. In "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" anyone can spot the difference in class between the Grinch and the Whos easily.
To start, it should be pointed out that Dr. Seuss was part of the middle class. Th Grinch on the flip side was of the lower class, the Grinch lived in the middle of nowhere at the peak of the mountain overlooking Whoville, and was an outcast. While the Grinch was drowning in his own depression, the Whos living in Whoville are living comfortably and celebrating Christmas with an abundance of food and presents.

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