THE LORAX:
- Motion picture adapted from Dr. Seuss
- Animation/ Adventurous
- Fictional; however, illustrates real events
- Portrays the effects of individual will and self-interest from a character standpoint
- The Once-ler and villagers represent how self- will can destroy the environment
- Shows how bad of a business man the Once-ler was
- Illustrates that no matter the age a beneficial change can be made to the environment
- Portrays an important concept on the tragedy of the commons
- Proves that individual will/action will destroy valuable resources in the environment, and the environment as a whole
- Essay written by Garret Hardin
- Informs/Warns about the negative effects of individual will and need on the environment
- Explains the cause and effects of real life incidents
- Illustrates the negative aspect of economic and personal will on the environment/ resources
- Shows how limited amounts of resources are becoming fewer
- The world is becoming affected on a daily basis