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To Kill A Mockingbird Be Banned

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Although classic novels tend to be the most memorable and most recognized they too can be challenged or worst case scenario banned. For instance, the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” has been challenged and banned from a numerous number of school districts. On the account of, bad-language, references to rape, racial discrimination, and violence against children. Throughout the novel, unmannerly language is used being a reason why some districts have banned such a great classic. It uses words such as “nigger” and “damn” which are not just unmannerly words, but also offensive words that many find offensive. In addition, with the “nigger” being an offensive word it also leads up to racial discrimination. Which is another main reason why

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