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Fahrenheit 451 Shouldn T Be Banned

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Fahrenheit 451 is a classic novel that has been the subject of controversy since it was first published in 1953. The book has been banned in various parts of the world for its portrayal of censorship and its critique of government control. However, banning the book is not the solution. Fahrenheit 451 is an important work of literature that explores themes of individuality, freedom of thought, and the power of books. It encourages readers to think critically about their society and the role of government in shaping it. Banning the book would be a disservice to readers and a violation of their right to access information and ideas. When browsing on the internet you can find thousands of articles giving information and reasons upon reasons why Fahrenheit 451 shouldn't be banned. All over the country there have been parents putting in formal requests to ban the novel due to its profanity. School district's assure that students can opt for assignment/book; these evaluations on books have caused banning and review of countless books that have reason for banning. Banning books in districts leads to children growing up and receiving the education they should be taught; being able to learn about gruesome topics if …show more content…

They never have to think critically about something said in a book, or having to do difficult assignments. With more and more books being challenged and banned the vocabulary of children declines; without reading about situations or reading words they have never seen or heard of they don't get any smarter. It's like if a 30 year old woman only read Magic Tree House her whole life, her vocabulary would be the same as her 5th grade daughter's. Having the controversy of whether or not a certain book should be banned encourages students to take action in the topics. Making an appearance in today's society and being able to have their voice be

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