Thidwick’s Antlers
The antlers become so much more than a part of Thidwick’s body. The antlers become a sort of nest for the other animals and soon they even consider it to be their home. The antlers are therefore a metaphor for the comforts of a home.
The Herd
Thidwick’s herd is a metaphor for true friendship. Unlike the other animals that ride on his antlers, the herd care for Thidwick and encourage him to come with them, thus stressing the important values of true friendship.
The Guests
Seuss uses the animal guests that take advantage of Thidwick as a metaphor for those that take advantage of one’s generosity. The animals are comparable to those that seek to sue others for their own purpose.
Thidwick
Thidwick is a metaphor for those with a good heart. Seuss is suggesting, through Thidwick, that more people in the world should harbor his traits and be generous and kind to others.
