The various characters in Whoville are all anthropomorphic beings with characteristics that are both human and dog-like. The Whos of Whoville in Dr. Seuss’ famous novel “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” have human-like bodies with two arms, two legs, eyes, hair, and ears. Their lips and nose, on the other hand, resemble those of a dog.
The book “Horton Hears a Who,” published in 1954, was the first time Dr. Seuss introduced his Whoville characters. Outside of general characteristics, the two volumes contain Whos who seem very different from one another. Even major movie pictures based on the source texts depict the characters in a variety of ways.
The Whos in the book “Horton Hears a Who” are completely covered with fur. Fur covers their entire body, including their hands and feet. The film depicts a different version of the characters, with smooth faces and appendages but a lot of head hair and furry clothing that nearly matches their own hair colour.
The Who characters are portrayed as slightly more human in the film adaptation of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The characters’ skin tones are human, and their noses are pointed and lack a philtrum.
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