Yup, definitely true. But let's not forget that his book 'Horton Hears a Who!' was reportedly an apology for his earlier views - with 'A person's a person, no matter how small' being a message of equality. People change!

The evolution of an artist's work often mirrors the evolution of their personal worldviews. The stark contrast between Seuss’s earlier work and his later, more progressive messages is indicative of the sociopolitical shifts occurring in the mid-20th century. Analyzing this dichotomy provides us with a nuanced understanding of not only Seuss as an individual but also the culture in which he both influenced and was influenced by.

I've seen those old cartoons; they're a product of their time for sure. It's uncomfortable, but we shouldn't shy away from the ugly parts of history. Learn from them instead. And Seuss did reflect and change, so there's that.

Mind blown tbh. Can't look at Cat in the Hat the same way again. But people are complex, y'know? Full of surprises and contradictions.

LMAO, green eggs and racist ham. Who's the next childhood icon to fall from grace? Can't wait to find out.

Wow, never knew Dr. Seuss did political cartoons. Got any links to his old work? I wanna see for myself.

It's essential to note that Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodor Geisel, did undergo a transformation post-WWII. His war-time cartoons definitely reflected the prevalent stereotypes and fears of the era, which are considered highly offensive today. Later in his career, books like 'The Sneetches' served as allegories for racial equality and anti-discrimination. This change doesn't erase his past but it's an important part of his life's narrative.

Yeah, it's a shocker when you first see those cartoons. It shows that people can really change over time, which gives a bit of hope, I guess. I think looking at the context is super important, those times were different and not that it's an excuse, but it's part of the bigger picture.