Since the creation of mankind, history has created many different cultures that have included many different people. However, as time has gone by, the views and opinions of the different cultures have fluctuated. This has caused much controversy over many different topics over the years. For example, a belief that was acceptable in the 19th century may not be acceptable in this day and age or the other way around. The previous example is much like the situation that took place in 1901. During this time, museums faced controversy that questioned whether or not nude statues should be viewed by the general public. In The Atlantic Monthly, a writer wrote about this particular topic. His article included three different arguments: the nude statues
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For example, gay marriage was once unacceptable by the American people. Now, gay marriages are becoming more and more common. The writer states, “I can remember when Balzac's novels were kept on the top shelf, though now they are freely given out in many public libraries” (Lines 67-69). Because of their unacceptable moral ideals, Balzac’s novels were not accepted by the general public, but now they are. The writer believes that this might happen to nude statues. The writer states, “If the statue is really good and pure, as thousands of good people believe, it will, by and by, be brought down to the main hall” (Lines 78-81). Since many things have been accepted by many people over the years, this topic is still valid today because there may be a chance that nude statues will be accepted by the general public given time. As time goes on, the viewpoints of many people and cultures change over time. However, the topic of whether or not nude statues should be viewed by the general public is very controversial much like in 1901 when the article was written. A writer for The Atlantic Monthly wrote about three arguments: the nude statues should be circulated like certain books, the acceptance of nude statues may not be the same as it once was in ancient Rome, and the things that were not accepted many years ago may be accepted today. All of the writer’s arguments are still valid
For example, gay marriage was once unacceptable by the American people. Now, gay marriages are becoming more and more common. The writer states, “I can remember when Balzac's novels were kept on the top shelf, though now they are freely given out in many public libraries” (Lines 67-69). Because of their unacceptable moral ideals, Balzac’s novels were not accepted by the general public, but now they are. The writer believes that this might happen to nude statues. The writer states, “If the statue is really good and pure, as thousands of good people believe, it will, by and by, be brought down to the main hall” (Lines 78-81). Since many things have been accepted by many people over the years, this topic is still valid today because there may be a chance that nude statues will be accepted by the general public given time. As time goes on, the viewpoints of many people and cultures change over time. However, the topic of whether or not nude statues should be viewed by the general public is very controversial much like in 1901 when the article was written. A writer for The Atlantic Monthly wrote about three arguments: the nude statues should be circulated like certain books, the acceptance of nude statues may not be the same as it once was in ancient Rome, and the things that were not accepted many years ago may be accepted today. All of the writer’s arguments are still valid