I know I have to get older but does it have to happen so slowly? Everyday brings some new aspect of my mind or body which functions a little less effectively than it did the day before. The suspense of seeing what’s gonna break down next is what’s really killing me.
Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss has been delighting children for generations and my daughter is no exception. I've probably read it to her 100 times by now. Unlike many children's books, each new reading of Hop on Pop reveals something new in the text. Buried in the subversive narrative, I think I've found evidence which can prove Hop on Pop is an early example of Queer Children's Literature. First, let's consider the title. The idea of 'Hopping' on pop is subversive as it suggests leaping atop conventional symbols of power, in this instance "Pop." The title also connotes "Daddy" imagery which is popular in gay culture. In further examining Hop on Pop's homosexual connotations, we come to Red, Ned, Ted and Ed, four males seen here sharing a bed. It's possible this image is just a rendering of young boys at a sleepover, perhaps there's nothing sexual or gay about it. However, considered in the larger context of the na...
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