The Triumph Of "Gorsh The Cellist"

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of fantastical
wonderful things with a nonchalance that makes it almost believable
especially through the eyes of a child; and best of all: open-mindedness-
to believing in the best of all things in strangers and other creatures.
Every child, and thus, the child in us, loves to be stimulated by
the experiences of Gorsh and if one learns the lessons alongside Gorsh as
he encounters them, they can consider themselves well taught for "Gorsh the
Cellist" is remarkably didactic without being presumptuous- this is Kenji's
triumph. The simple lessons of morality are easy to spot and easy to
understand. We see, in the scene with the mice, Gorsh invites strangers
who knock at his door "Gorsh, who was used to it by now...said 'Come in'"
(p.121) unhesitating and with blind trust. This is quickly followed by
initial surprise at her request but even "not know[ing] what you're talking
about" (p.121) Gorsh listens to the mother mouse's lament and is willing to
help, startled that he can "Ah ...

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