Dr. Seuss's 'Today You Are You'

A poet, a teacher, an activist – These are all the things that Theodor Seuss Geisel managed to be. Geisel was born into the German family of Theodor Robert Geisel and Henrietta Seuss Geisel on March 2, 1904. He grew up having pride in his German background, but it all changed to shame after he experienced the torment of living through WWI. Despite the discouraging experiences he had during those times, they were not enough to stop the very talented “Dr. Seuss”. Geisel showed many that there were no boundaries to the imagination. Because of the hardships he had to overcome, the impact he left on young children, and the criticism he received from others, Theodor Seuss Geisel will always be remembered as the

It was March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. A baby boy was born; a boy that one day changed the world for all children. That boy was Theodor Seuss Geisel, mostly known as Dr. Seuss. His mother and father, Henrietta and Theodore Geisel, called him Ted. Theodor became a writer, poet, and cartoonist. His work had a revolutionary impact on children’s literature and changed the way children learned to read.

Dr. Seuss is probably the American writer who has so far had the greatest impact on children's literature. The intelligent usage of vivid illustrations, imaginative characters, and catchy rhymes made it easy for people who grew up reading these stories to recognize them. However, although the author worked tirelessly at his craft, he is not well-known since he did not seek after personal fame. Most of the fans to his literary materials are not well conversant with the details of his private life. For instance, most people are not aware that Dr. Seuss was not a doctor, but simply added the prefix to his pseudonym to provide credibility to the menagerie of characters in his works (Thompson 21). He worked as a writer and a cartoonist, publishing nearly more than sixty books. Some of the most famous pieces of his work include “Green Eggs and Ham” and the “The Cat in the Hat.”

For the summer assignment, I read Make Lemonade (1993) by Virginia Euwer Wolff, and I viewed the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986). This project was an exploration of the similarities among and the feelings of adolescents in different settings, having varied experiences and through time. Many young adults, including me, perceive themselves and others in a negative fashion. Both Make Lemonade and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off examine the ideas of young adults overcoming challenges and changing their mindsets.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, everyone knows him as the famous children's author, Dr. Seuss, a man with an imagination. He is known for the many books he’s published, but who was he? What did he do before and during his days as an author? How did he inspired so many people even today? Why was he such a great author? He was just a children’s book author. It all started when Geisel turned eighteen and left his home to attend Dartmouth College where he became the editor in chief for it’s humor magazine. Being editor in chief started off his career in becoming an author. Believe it or not, Geisel was caught drinking in his dorm room which got him kicked off the magazine staff (biography.com/people/dr-seuss-9479638#synopsis). After he graduated, he left the United States to attend Oxford University in England.

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904 in Springfield, MA to German immigrant parents (Morgan & Morgan, 1995). His parents immigrated just after the end of WWI, and he was bullied in school for being a German immigrant (Morgan & Morgan, 1995). Seuss’ care for minority rights and his strong voice against isolationism during WWII were likely influenced by this experience as a child. The majority of his career would be involving politics in one form or another, and even pervaded the messages in his children’s books (Morgan & Morgan, 1995). His second wife, Audrey Stone Dimond-Geisel, would continue his work in children’s novels and movies after his death, but instilled more moral lessons,

"Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He published his first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, under the name of Dr. Seuss in 1937" ("Dr. Seuss Biography"). On July 38, 1914 World War I began. "The two sides of the war consisted of the Allied Powers (France, Great Britain, Russia, the United States, and other smaller counties) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey/Ottoman Empire, along with other smaller country support)" (Firstworldwar.com). As a child living in Springfield, Massachusetts he was bullied in school and in his community for being a child of German heritage (McDowell). As a result of years of being bullied, Dr. Seuss wrote

We all know him as Dr. Seuss, but who was Dr. Seuss really. Well, Theodor Seuss Geisel was an author, cartoonist, artist, animator, book publisher and poet. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts where a Dr. Suess Museum is now open, along with tours of his childhood home.

Dr. Seuss’ real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel. He was born March 2, 1904, in a small town named Springfield, Massachusetts. His parents were Theodor Robert Geisel and Henrietta Seuss Geisel. He gives his mom credit today for his love of rhymes and being able to rhyme so well. He lived a happy childhood with his parents and his sister and even used some of those memories in his books (Horton hears a Who and I heard it on Mulberry street).

During his time in the war, Dr. Seuss learned so many things, uncovered so many talents, that he didn’t really know how and when to use them. He tried several different career options before he finally settled: he wrote articles for Life magazine, monthly children’s story for Redbook, submitted advertising concepts for Ford Motors, created film strips, drew political cartoons for The New Republic, lectured on children’s literature and produce animated cartoons.

"Seuss..!!. Seuss...!!" I heard the familiar voice calling my name. I squirmed my eyes and again my name yelled "Seuss..!! Dinner is ready!!"

Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote and published more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. He also wrote more than half a dozen books under the name Theo LeSieg,

Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is perhaps one of the most beloved children’s authors of the twentieth century. Although he is most famous as an author of children’s books, Geisel was also a political cartoonist, advertisement designer, and film director (Kaplan). He used the power of imagination to produce unforgettable children’s books and helped solve the problem of illiteracy among America’s children. By using his experiences in life as a foundation for most of his books, Theodor Geisel created a unique writing style that incorporated various elements and techniques, enabling his books to appeal to people of all ages.

Theodore Seuss Geisel (Dr.Seuss). The children's books guy. What else? When people think of Dr.Seuss, they think that he just writes poetry and that is it but he was much more than "that book guy." He "served with U.S. Army making training movies"(catinthehat.org) because he was too old to be drafted. That says a lot about a person. Because they would not draft him, he joined the army himself, And there's a lot more about this guy. I am just getting started.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “To be yourself in a world that is trying to make you something else is a great accomplishment”. Who am I? is question that many often struggle to answer, but for me it allows me to differentiate from my constituents and express who I really am. What makes me such a unique individual is my ability to identify with 5 strong strengths. I love the fact that I am futuristic and I have the ability to relate, I am responsible, I am a developer and last but not least I am disciplined. Each one these themes shape and generate my personality. Born on February 22nd 2000 I am the only daughter to Rob and Theresa Jones. When I’m not roaming the illustrious campus of State University, I enjoy shopping I personally feel