Themes and Controversies in the Stories of Doctor Seuss for Children

Gulhayo Buriyeva, Sarvara Akobirova

2023

Abstract

Dr. Seuss, a titan of 20th-century children's literature, is celebrated for his vivid storytelling and distinctive illustrations. Yet, his oeuvre is not without controversy, harbouring undercurrents of themes that have stirred debate. This article delves into the dual aspects of his work, assessing both the enchanting and the contentious. Issues such as racial stereotyping and cultural appropriation emerge alongside commendable themes like environmentalism and social justice. Through scrutinising works like "The Sneetches," which tackles prejudice, and "The Lorax," which champions environmental stewardship, this paper seeks to dissect the layers of Dr. Seuss' narratives. The aim is to cultivate a balanced comprehension of his contributions to children's literature and their broader societal implications, offering a critical lens on his legacy.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Buriyeva G. and Akobirova S. (2023). Themes and Controversies in the Stories of Doctor Seuss for Children. In Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2; ISBN 978-989-758-723-8, SciTePress, pages 470-473. DOI: 10.5220/0012870800003882

in Bibtex Style

@conference{pamir-223,
author={Gulhayo Buriyeva and Sarvara Akobirova},
title={Themes and Controversies in the Stories of Doctor Seuss for Children},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2},
year={2023},
pages={470-473},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012870800003882},
isbn={978-989-758-723-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd Pamir Transboundary Conference for Sustainable Societies - Volume 1: PAMIR-2
TI - Themes and Controversies in the Stories of Doctor Seuss for Children
SN - 978-989-758-723-8
AU - Buriyeva G.
AU - Akobirova S.
PY - 2023
SP - 470
EP - 473
DO - 10.5220/0012870800003882
PB - SciTePress