Summary Of Oh The Places You Ll Go

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! was the last book published before Dr. Seuss died. Seuss’s last book tells the story of life and is by far Seuss’s most influential story. One might assume that considering Seuss was nearing the end of his life, he used this story as an all encompassing lesson of how to live. Oh, the Place You’ll Go! includes a lesson on practically every page. A young boy begins his journey in his small town and ventures forth into the world and discovers new sights and new people. Seuss gives descriptions throughout story about how to carry on through the high and low points of life. “You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” “Wherever you fly, you’ll be the best of the best.

Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.” “Except when you don’t. Because, sometimes, you won’t.” “Sadly, its true that Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you.” Seuss uses this story to illustrate that that all people have control over their destiny. Life will be full of great moments as well as trying times. It is, however, important to understand that moving forward is the only way to reach happiness. Seuss wants to instill a sense of determination and perserverence into both the young and old audiences. The drive to be a better individual is one of Seuss’s greatest lessons.
Dr. Seuss uses a variety of stories and situations to promote lesson and morality. Seuss’s life lessons towards the young audience span from cleaning messes to trying new foods. Seuss uses his lovable character to influence children into becoming responsible, but providing an avenue to promote imagination. Seuss’s promotion of reality towards the adult audience is mostly a repetition of equality. Seuss provides numerous examples to illuminate racism and religious bigotry in order to promote morality. The Criticisms unanimously agree that Seuss uses his stories to promote equality and morality specifically when applied to social issues such as racism and bigotry.