Should Literature Be Banned

Why is To Kill a Mockingbird banned? Many people have come to realize that the award winning To Kill a Mockingbird was banned and challenged countless times. Although there are several offensive scenes in the book, very many people are outraged that their child cannot read this award winning novel. The question is, why is this novel banned? By examining the profanity, racial content, and references to rape, it’s deemed inappropriate for teens to read and is banned from several school libraries and lessons in school.

Griffin contains numerous examples of violence. ALA says that Killing Mr. Griffin was the 4th most challenged book of 2000 for violence. (www.revolvy.com/main/index.php?s=Killing+Mr.+Griffin). On page 74 the book states, “From his position in the backseat, David was holding the bag down with difficulty as the man in front twisted and shoved at it with frantic hands.” this violence can make the reader feel the force David had to apply to get the bag over the man’s head. Violence is a big part of this book and if some young adults can not handle reading or hearing about violence then this book is not recommended for

Changes in Other World Religions [The Islamic Religion] [By Tristan 8D] Religions can change in many ways and for many reasons. Sometimes they change because of small impacts and beliefs of individuals that were seen and agreed with by the society. Other times it could be a war or a protest of a society that changes Religions. Most of the time, these changes have a big impact on the future and the lives of the people in that society because the people strongly believe in their gods and beliefs and would do anything for them. However, religions can also change when the countries that follow a certain religion develop by gaining knowledge, influence, and power.

Some cities they are not allowed and some are. They aren’t allowed some countries because they have attacked people and sometimes are still used in dog fighting. But “The three decades after officials in more than 700 cities throughout the country began passing bans and other restrictions.’’ Pit bull stories are not as common as before society is starting to bring them back. In the countries that had them banned were debating if they should allow them or not to allow them. “Over 937 cities in the US have BSL legislation in place.” Most of the reason pit bulls bite is because they are terrified and are treated very poorly.

Rhonda is a positive thinker and convinces us to be positive as we become what we think about most as our mind is the center of our destiny and we are the masterpiece of our own life. Rhonda has taught through the law of attraction how positive thinking can change our life by contrast life has no meaning

Therefore, one is capable of making it better at any time, before reaching the crowning moment at old age. I like the way the article encourages that the future is better despite a dull past. According to the author, we have an opportunity to erase old memories to create new ones. There is a chance to live a balanced life that emphasizes on saving, sharing and giving, rather than accumulation and consumption. We still can develop our spirit and put aside material things for a while.

People tend to get tangled in opinions and quotes on rather semi-automatic weapons should be banned or not, such as if they are protected by the second amendment, halting lawmakers from banning them. However, let there be no mistake that these weapons are a life threat to civilians. The amount of semi-automatic guns in the U.S. puts a shockingly large price on the cost the government would pay to buy all the semi-automatic rifles back. A fairly large amount of guns exist in the United States and of that amount, about a third are assault weapons. “A November 2012 Congressional Research Service report found that, as of 2009, there were approximately 310 million firearms in the United States: ‘114 million handguns, 110 million rifles, and 86 million shotguns.’” (Peters).

The reasoning behind why banned books today may seem good today but tomorrow this definition may change and parents and teachers will come to a situation where the beliefs and feelings towards a book will clash. Books are crucial for growth, especially for those who are still learning about the world around them and themselves and should not be banned. When students read these kinds of books containing, what to some may be inappropriate content,

One of the most powerful ways to push the boundaries is through literature. Since the beginning of time literature is how we have kept track of historical events. It is how we have encouraged others to make a difference. Literature is how we impact the world. There is a substantial number of outstanding authors that have impacted our lives so greatly.

Then again, the need for categorization soothes my treacherous soul for the need of another partner. Instantaneously, this method of categorization gives me the presence of who I am today. It captured my feelings and thoughts of why I should maintain my forms of friendship according to the distinct boxes set up similarly to the writer, Judith Viorst. It will probably sound weird if I love to see this method as a keeper of the significant boundary to form an invincible line between my peers and my principles. In lieu to that, I greatly believed the notion of self-realization and the ideals of my life, hence the existence of the unspeakable line that covered my forms of friendships.