Tao Of Pooh Summary
Tao of Pooh: Summary In the book “Tao of Pooh” author Benjamin Hoff uses a specific style to portray the ideas of Taoism. With the use of Winnie the Pooh characters, Hoff presents the variety of personalities that exist in the world. Hoff begins to mention the principal ideas such as the “Uncarved Block” also known as P’u. Furthermore, Hoff elaborates on the principle of the uncarved block by stating that things that are in their “original simplicity contain their own natural power” (Hoff 10). Hoff portrays Pooh as the figure for the “uncarved block.” One principle that Hoff presents is the principle known as the uncarved block” Winnie-the-Pooh is very significant in this principle of the uncarved Block, because he illustrates the perfect
example of an individual that follows this principle. Pooh always exists in his "natural state", he is always still, calm, reserved and happy under any situation or condition. His simplicity makes him a perfect candidate to follow the principle of the Uncarved Block, therefore he is the true hero of this story. The second principle that Hoff states is the “the wise are not learned; and the learned are not wise.” Additionally, Hoff projects that principle on Pooh and that he does not need to be something that he is not made for naturally. Furthermore, Hoff explains another principle of Taoism known as the “Wu-wei” also known as the natural action, or excepting the ways that they are, such as the “no stress, no struggle.” The point of view in the “Tao of Pooh” is the author’s perspective, and his humorous, easy-going writing style shows how Taoism can be comprehended.
Work Cited
Hoff, Benjamin. The Tao of Pooh. New York, N.Y: Penguin Books, 1983. Print.
example of an individual that follows this principle. Pooh always exists in his "natural state", he is always still, calm, reserved and happy under any situation or condition. His simplicity makes him a perfect candidate to follow the principle of the Uncarved Block, therefore he is the true hero of this story. The second principle that Hoff states is the “the wise are not learned; and the learned are not wise.” Additionally, Hoff projects that principle on Pooh and that he does not need to be something that he is not made for naturally. Furthermore, Hoff explains another principle of Taoism known as the “Wu-wei” also known as the natural action, or excepting the ways that they are, such as the “no stress, no struggle.” The point of view in the “Tao of Pooh” is the author’s perspective, and his humorous, easy-going writing style shows how Taoism can be comprehended.
Work Cited
Hoff, Benjamin. The Tao of Pooh. New York, N.Y: Penguin Books, 1983. Print.