In the editorial, "Is Harry Potter Evil?", the author Judy Blume discusses the danger of allowing people to censor books so freely. Alex Beam, author of "Why Stop with Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn'?", points his fingers towards the people whom he feels are making foolish decisions by banning books. Although both articles discuss the problems and dangers of banning books, they do so in different ways. They use many of the same techniques, but with different approaches.
In "Is Harry Potter Evil?", Judy Blume makes many points about why censoring books is wrong. She uses her experience as an author to give an inside look on the banning of books. As a grandmother, she relays her experience of a book her grandson loved being attacked.
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However, it is done more subtly. Throughout the article, there are several subtle remarks referring to the "delicate sensibilities of the parents." (5) He is poking fun at the parents who are so sensitive to topics that are discussed in classic literature.
The article "Is Harry Potter Evil?" appeals to the older generations. The author begins by telling about her grandson. This would make anyone who has grandchildren, or even children, more receptive to what she has to say. She also tells how her and her husband like to reminisce about reading the Oz series when they were younger. (8) This was a popular series, and using this reference will help appeal to those who grew up with it.
On the other hand, "Why Stop with Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn'?" relates to the younger generations. The opening line makes a pop-culture joke, which will immediately grab younger people's attention. The current generations are typically more responsive to sarcasm. Because of this, the article uses a great deal of sarcasm. It also can give young people the sense that they are being babied by adults. It may make them want to make a
In "Is Harry Potter Evil?", Judy Blume makes many points about why censoring books is wrong. She uses her experience as an author to give an inside look on the banning of books. As a grandmother, she relays her experience of a book her grandson loved being attacked.
In Alex …show more content…
However, it is done more subtly. Throughout the article, there are several subtle remarks referring to the "delicate sensibilities of the parents." (5) He is poking fun at the parents who are so sensitive to topics that are discussed in classic literature.
The article "Is Harry Potter Evil?" appeals to the older generations. The author begins by telling about her grandson. This would make anyone who has grandchildren, or even children, more receptive to what she has to say. She also tells how her and her husband like to reminisce about reading the Oz series when they were younger. (8) This was a popular series, and using this reference will help appeal to those who grew up with it.
On the other hand, "Why Stop with Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn'?" relates to the younger generations. The opening line makes a pop-culture joke, which will immediately grab younger people's attention. The current generations are typically more responsive to sarcasm. Because of this, the article uses a great deal of sarcasm. It also can give young people the sense that they are being babied by adults. It may make them want to make a