Sea Horse Sparknotes

Psychoanalytical Literary Analysis of Chris Butterworth’s Story “Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea” When parents send their children to school, they expect the school to condition their kids to fit societal expectations. Most parents would be disappointed if their children failed to learn different social skills like cooperation, collaboration, and sharing while at school because elementary school is a prime atmosphere for children to develop their understanding of the world. An influential part of a child’s development of real-world skills comes from children’s books because books offer unique perspectives while also enriching children’s vocabulary and literary skills, enhancing their comprehension, and streamlining their communication skills. Children’s books are one of the first places
The author’s purpose of Butterworth’s story “Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea” is in contention as there is a divide between people who view it as an informative book that educates children on a unique animal and others who view it as a persuasive story that subliminally cues children to adopt beliefs and social norms that parents are not okay with. Chris Butterworth’s children's story about seahorses has undergone immense scrutiny as parents and educators alike argue about the book’s implied meaning and its effect on the children reading it. When examining the book through a psychoanalytic lens with a focus on how the book plays into societal norms, how the author meant for readers to interpret the book, and how readers are being affected by the book, it is evident that “Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea” was never meant to cause as much public discord as it did. Chris Butterworth’s book is a nonfiction story that explains all there is to know about Barbour