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character: Horton
topic: Horton the Elephant is about a kind and gentle elephant who hears a tiny voice coming from a speck of dust. He discovers that there is a whole community of tiny creatures living on that speck and he vows to protect them, despite the ridicule he faces from other animals.
topic: JoJo is a curious little Who who lives in Whoville. He is important because his small voice symbolizes the idea that every voice matters, no matter how small.
topic: The Wickersham Brothers are the antagonists in the story who mock and bully Horton for believing that the tiny Whos exist. They represent the idea of disbelief and the challenges one faces when standing up for what is right.
topic: Mayzie is a carefree bird who initially doesn't support Horton. She adds to the theme of indifference, contrasting with Horton's determination to protect the Whos.