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Children are explicating allegorical children’s stories this week in class. It’s neat to watch them peel away the safe layers of understanding they acquired as kids when first introduced to the stories. We’re working with Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree,” & Dr. Seuss’ “The Sneetches,” as well as my very favorite, Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” which has been by far the most impressive analysis stated to date. Tiny genius talks of the tale representing the Age of Imperialism, and then, finally, in my last period class, this gem of a quote that made me so very, very proud. Keep in mind, this kid is 13 years old.

“Miss Solesbee, what if the Wild Things are all just facets of Max’s inner self? What if he’s just trying to figure it all out so he can go back home? Everyone just wants to go back home.”

This is the good work.