The Phantom Tollbooth Lesson Plan

Alec Bings says: "The way you see things depends a great deal on where you look at them from." What is the author trying to convey through Alec's character? Do you think his observation is true based on your own experience?

The author is emphasizing the fact that people have different points of view depending on their circumstances. By creating a character whose head is at the same height his entire life and so always sees the world at the same angle, the author is drawing attention to the fact that for most people, their perspective changes throughout their lives. This happens not only because one's height changes but also because circumstances and experiences change as...