![]() ![]() Marxism “critiqu texts that assume a classist society of economic elitism” while it “champion texts that support the “common man.”” The Grinch is far from being a “common man” in Whoville, as he clearly does not have the money to afford “toys” or “Who-roast beast” that the Whos seem to celebrate so much. ![]() This causes him to “hate Christmas” and the “whole Christmas season”, since he thinks he can’t be a part of it because of his socio-economic standing. The Grinch shares this viewpoint as the Whos are the capitalists that alienate him in their society as he can’t afford the same things that they can afford during the Christmas season. Marxism is based on class struggle and economics, viewing capitalism as the cause for society’s problems. ![]() That is not to say it does not contain elements of moral criticisms, as it weighs the values of the Whos versus the values of the Grinch, nor does it lack the symbolism, style and imagery necessary the be considered Formalism. Even though How the Grinch Stole Christmas exhibits traits that fall in line with other criticisms, it largely falls under Socio-political or Marxism literary criticism. ![]()
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