Journal January 5th

Katrya, Brittany and Kirsten discussed the similarities between the end of the Nepal monarchy in 2008 and Yertle's fall. Both incorporate an abuse of human rights by a dictator and the uprising of a people.

With this information in mind, Brittany suggested that a possible thesis for the essay could be the multiple applications of Yertle the Turtle. Not only does it apply to Hitler's rise and fall from power, as Seuss intended, it also applies to more recent event, such as the fall of the Nepali monarchy.

The group identified Yertle as former King Gyanendera, who dismantled governement in 2005 and took on absolute power - just as Yertle did when he silenced the turtles beneath him. Katrya suggested that Yertle's abuse of the turtle's rights was reflected in the poor quality of life in Nepal during Gyanendra's reign. Kirsten also mentioned similarities between Yertle's uprising and that of Gyanendera, who seized absolute power soon after arriving on the throne in 2001.

The group decided that everyone would research the Nepal uprising and tomorrow they would further develop their opinions.