The Lorax introduces the story of ThneedVille, a city in which everything is artificial, even the trees. The residents then sing a song about everything their city has to offer and how much they enjoy living in it.
Jason uses descriptive writing to commemorate a location that was dear to his predecessors with wistful and vivid imagery. In his commemoration, he describes each of his family members in succinct detail.
This clip describes Matilda's upbringing and how she was mostly neglected by her parents. It also illustrates that she is precocious, as she learned how to take care of herself at a very young age.