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Professors speak on Dr. Seuss
By Meri Triades | October 23, 1995As part of the weekend's Homecoming festivities, English Professors William Cook and Donald Pease spoke about the life and writings of Theodor Geisel '25, also known as Dr. Seuss. Cook, in a speech titled "Geisel Hears a Hoot: Dr. Seuss Healer of Sick Minds," said the writings of Dr. Seuss rebelled against the standard forms of children's literature of the time and challenged conventional thinking on the role of women in society. Pease discussed Geisel's experience at Dartmouth and how it shaped his life and career. Speaking before a large crowd in Loew Auditorium, Cook said the aim of traditional children's books was to teach values and morals. The subject matter of children's books was designed not to offend any of its young readers and often misrepresented reality, Cook said.