How Does Story Work?

Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of storytelling? We're pulling apart the narrative threads of three timeless classics, Little Blue Truck, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We’ll uncover how the main characters, plots, settings, and problems weave together to create these timeless tales. From the Little Blue Truck's lesson on the importance of friendship to the Bible's narrative strategy featuring God as the main character, expect to gain a deeper understanding of how stories work and the powerful lessons they convey.


We also introduce the dynamic tool of character symbolism and its crucial role in storytelling. For instance, Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas represents goodness/innocence; she is a contrast to the evil Grinch. And Lucifer the cat from Cinderella represents evil; he is a contrast to the innocent Cinderella. The authors of the Bible use this same narrative technique, character symbolism, through the storyline of the Bible. Watch the video and learn more.