Jordan Peterson reviews children's books (The Bee)
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For example:
- The Little Engine That Could — "This little engine refuses to be victimized by the world and the fact that he was dealt a raw hand and overcomes the hill, which represents the dark chaos that surrounds all of us and is barely being held back by the precious and fragile barriers erected by our forebears. Also, he's a train, and trains are neato."
- Green Eggs and Ham — "A profound exploration of our resistance to change and the transformative power of experiencing the unknown. The protagonist's reluctance to even try the eponymous green eggs and ham illustrates his confinement to a prison of his own making. Only by trying the green eggs and ham does he break free and find true personal growth."
- Goodnight Moon — "A sobering tale about the comfort of routine and the inevitability of death. The act of saying goodnight to the moon can be seen as a connection to the natural world and a reminder of our place in the universe. It represents an acknowledgment of the larger cosmos and our role within it. Though night will eventually fall for all of us, it is up to us to say 'goodnight' to our worldly possessions and find importance and purpose in the life we have."
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They could've made that a lot funnier.
