aged environment. The Lorax is a role model for the reader. The Lorax shows that anyone can speak out and oppose the actions of polluters. The power and passion with which the Lorax argues indicates the tone that one should use when protesting actions that are destructive to the environment. Showing the stupidity of consumers, as they thoughtlessly purchase Thneeds tells the reader that they can refuse to buy products that are wasteful and bad for the environment. Raising awareness of pollution, and giving children some specific action to take against it is an important message. In writing the Lorax, Dr. Suess produced a masterpiece that both entertained and informed the reader. Standing against ecological destruction and raising environmental awareness are lessons that through the Lorax, Dr. Seuss teaches us all....
