The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss for his 1957 story "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." He is depicted as a furry recluse living alone on a cliff above the cheerful town of Whoville. The Grinch hates Christmas and the joy and festivities of the season, finding pleasure in ruining others' happiness. The story was later adapted into a 1966 animated television special narrated by Boris Karloff, featuring the song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch."
2. Introduction
The Grinch is a fictional character created by Dr. Seuss. He first appeared as the main character of the 1957 Christmas story How the
Grinch Stole Christmas! it was the book and 9 years later in 1966, the story was adapted into a animated television featurette of the
same name, which was directed by Charles M. Jones (who was known at this time as Chuck Jones) and which included the song
"You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch". Boris Karloff serves as both the story's narrator and the voice of the Grinch.
3. Description
The Grinch is depicted as a furry recluse living in seclusion on a cliff overlooking the cheerful, optimistic community of Whoville. He
scorns the Christmas season and the boisterous festivities customarily celebrated during the holiday; apparently irritated by the
happiness of others and deriving pleasure from spoiling other people's merriment.