Horton hears a who

Ali has invited readers to join in her 'quite a quote.

I have chosen

"A person's a person, no matter how small."

I recently went to see the movie version of this book and would like to share a few themes and thoughts that I think would make this book/movie a great read/watch.

It is about:

• A lovable, affable elephant named Horton.
• One person's determination, against all odds (being ridiculed, humiliated, sent away, chased, bullied,persecuted), to save a community destined for destruction (death).
• Recognizing the value of all people regardless of their culture or beliefs and that all are worth saving.
• Standing firm in your faith (what you believe).
• Trusting your convictions.
• Encouraging others to stop, listen and hear the truth.
• Hope coming from the smallest in the community (a joey).
• Complacency from people who are more than content with their lot and are not willing to see beyond their own needs and survival and happiness and security - in spite of being in danger of self destruction.
• Fear of humiliation and rejection.
• Seeking your own pathway in life.
• Honoring your families past (heritage).
  
• Family relationships (loyalty).
• Wifely loyalties.
  
• Fear of children being brainwashed by 'public' education.
• Protecting and defending those who can't protect themselves.
• Community living (all should be valued).
• large families.
• Parenting - Mayor attempts to connect with each child individually (he has 96 children)
• Exploration of faith in things unseen (if you can't see, feel or touch something it doesn't mean it does not exist).
• Fear of losing control.
  
• Bullying tactics.
• Rage and anger.
• Name calling.
• Disrespect from child to parent.
• Science lessons (what is lighter than a feather?)
• kindness, integrity, respect, responsibility, persecution, faith, encouragement, change, rejection, fear of humiliation, vendetta's, disrespect, parenting, individuality, creativity, bullying, aggression, persistence.
  

The movie also has some laugh out loud parts. I believe this movie has honored so many Christian values without turning it into a sermon.