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If the Whos would only notice that the Grinch is secretly kind and caring, they could have prevented this whole debacle and the Grinch could have lived a happier and healthier life. 

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Since he spends so much time and energy on his scheme to ruin Christmas, it is evident that the Grinch just wants to fit in with the Whos.

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By spending his life being ignored and hated by the Whos he has been forced into the role of outcast.

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Clearly, the Grinch is a misunderstood outcast who just wants to fit in. 

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“Then he patted her head, And he got her a drink and he sent her to bed.”

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The Grinch gets Cindy a glass of water. A creature who doesn’t care would not seek to go above and beyond to make a little girl feel better. He also helps put Cindy back to bed. Clearly, not the act of one who doesn’t care about how others feel.

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"’Why, my sweet little tot,’ the fake Santy Claus lied, ‘There's a light on this tree that won't light on one side. So I'm taking it home to my workshop, my dear. I'll fix it up there. Then I'll bring it back here.’"

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The Grinch kindly explains to Cindy why he is taking her Christmas tree when he could have just as easily taken it and left her crestfallen.

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Finally, the Grinch is really misunderstood because he secretly cares about others. 

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“May have been that his heart was two sizes too small.”

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The Grinch’s heart is two sizes too small. Probably because the Whos have neglected him rather than trying to help and understand him.

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The Grinch is also sensitive to loud noises like singing and the Whos sing all the time. It’s no wonder the Grinch is fed up.

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“It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight.”

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The Grinch’s shoes are too tight which is uncomfortable and can make the best of us grouchy and unhappy.

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To continue, the Whos down in Whoville never bother to understand the Grinch or his motives.

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"If I can't find a reindeer, I'll make one instead!"

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The Grinch even creates a reindeer to perfect his disguise and make his plan monumental.

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"With this coat and this hat, I look just like Saint Nick!"

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The Grinch also creates an elaborate costume to fool the Whos to make his plan even though the Whos are asleep. He wants to make his plan as big and attention-grabbing as possible.

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"I MUST find some way to stop Christmas from coming!"

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The Grinch steals all of the Christmas items from Whoville showing that he is desperate for them to notice him.

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To begin, the Grinch clearly wants to fit in because he takes every opportunity to gain attention for himself.

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The Grinch is a misunderstood outcast who just wants to fit in as seen through his attempts to get attention, the Whos’ lack of care for him, and how he secretly cares for others.

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Not everyone has this mindset around Christmas time, however. There are those who despise Christmas and count the days for it to be over. This is the case for the Grinch from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss. 

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Christmas is a time of year characterized by peace, goodwill, and charity. It is a time of year when every person is able to put aside their differences to come together with cheer and kindness. 