Part I:
While there is quite a bit of intense and complex wordplay in The Phantom Tollbooth, I firmly believe that this sophistication makes the work more interesting and inspires greater curiosity in the English language. This language may stymie young readers at first, but I think it inspires them to pick up on new words and phrases they would otherwise not be exposed to so easily. The use of wordplay instills a sense of whimsy through repetition and quirkiness, which is interesting enough to teach these children those phrases and words. Juxtaposition between the normal and abnormal is something the book sets ...
