Green Eggs and Ham

Dr. Seuss books have been among my favorites ever since I was a child. My favorite other than Horton Hears a Who, is Green Eggs and Ham. This story is told in Seuss' rhyming language through quotes and images. The story doesn't have a real plot and only has two characters. Only one of the characters is given a name, and that is Sam. Throughout the story, Sam is trying to get his friend to eat Green eggs and ham, though each time his friend refuses to do so. Frustrated, Sam never gives up, until the end of the story. Finally, Sam's friend decides to try green eggs and ham, then the story ends. The pictures are true Dr. Seuss fashion, very hand drawn with their own uniqueness. I just realized on reading practically the one millionth time, that Sam's friend very closely resembles Dr. Seuss' the "Grinch." The friend does act slightly like the Grinch, as he refuses to eat the green eggs and ham and wanting to be left alone. Also like the Grinch, the friend comes around in the end, and realizes that he should just try the delicacy, as the Grinch does at the end when he realizes that Christmas is better than he thought. Throughout the entire text, only 50 different words are used. Published in 1960, this timeless children's story will remain popular for years to come.