The LORAX Is A Fictional Story About A Man Who Abused The Environment and
The LORAX Is A Fictional Story About A Man Who Abused The Environment and
The LORAX Is A Fictional Story About A Man Who Abused The Environment and
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The LORAX is a fictional story about a man who abused the environment and
about what he learned. The story begins in the most run-down part of a dull,
gray town. A small boy asks the Once-ler to share the secret of the Lorax
and how he was "taken away." Thus, the story is told as a "flashback" as the
Once-ler talks about the Lorax and past events.
1.Who did the Once-ler represent? The Once-ler represents big companies
who endangers our environment and only cares about profit.
2.Who did the Lorax represent? The Lorax represents environmentalists and
people who are doing what it takes just to protect our natural resources.
3.The Once-ler moved across the land in his wagon. He came upon a new
region with an important natural resource. (A natural resource is a plant,
animal, or mineral that can be used by people.) What was this natural
resource the Once-ler found? He found an abundant Truffula Trees.
4.Humans often appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Experiences such
as finding sea shells on a beach or seeing a rare bird often cause strong
feelings. Did the Once-ler have feelings about the region and natural
resource that he found? No, instead of appreciation, he sees it as a potential
source of income.
5.The Once-ler used the land's natural resource to start a business which
made and sold a product. What was the product? How was it used by
buyers? Thneed was the Once-ler’s invention and it was used by buyers in
many ways.
6.Pollution not only affects plant and animal species, but it also affects
another living species, human beings. Explain whether the Once-ler's factory
and town was a safe and healthy place to live. Once-ler’s factory and town
became an unsafe and unhealthy place to live in. He emits pollution to the
air and dumps his factory’s trash to the river. Its primary resources became
scarce and eventually turned the place into a wasteland.
8.The Once-ler learned that he had made a serious mistake. What, in your
opinion, was his mistake? The Once-ler was overwhelmed by the fact that
there are so many Truffula Trees at his disposal. He then realize he should
have planted a tree every time he cuts one. It’s too late until he cuts the last
tree standing and take a look at his surroundings.
9.Explain what, in the Once-ler's opinion, must happen for the Lorax and his
animals to return. The Once-ler must plant a new tree in order for the Lorax
and other animals to return. In order for that to happen, someone must care
and courage to plant the seed.