Diverse Opinions on Banned and Challenged Books
As a critic like myself this book would be acceptable to a certain age group, with an absolute understanding of the world today and the sexual immortality and treason-like perceptions that co-exist in this novel. While explaining my point of view I will use references, word cite, and research articles. There are two different perceptions of the book I am referring to. First, “challenged books” referred to as “a book that has, for whatever reason, been considered inappropriate, and its removal from library shelves has been requested.” Second, are banned books. A banned book is actually removed from shelves.
“I saw nothing, but heard much through the closed closet door” “Hardness, Hardness! Wetness, Wetness!” As I read this it struck me as something an adult book would read and this therefore justifies my reasoning for this book only being portrayed to a certain age group. “Even Tanzania is better than Vietnam.” This and other examples give the illustration of the anti-government outlooks/treason throughout the story. …show more content…
Also, she states the book is “less than patriotic sentiments about our participation in the Vietnam and Iran contra.” I agree with these statements, considering the words about our country that she describes; thus fortifying my opinion. That someone my age (15) should not be commanded to read this book.
According to the Marshall University Library, a Prayer for A Owen Meany was “removed from the Pelham, Massachusetts school district recommended summer reading list after a parent complained
As a critic like myself this book would be acceptable to a certain age group, with an absolute understanding of the world today and the sexual immortality and treason-like perceptions that co-exist in this novel. While explaining my point of view I will use references, word cite, and research articles. There are two different perceptions of the book I am referring to. First, “challenged books” referred to as “a book that has, for whatever reason, been considered inappropriate, and its removal from library shelves has been requested.” Second, are banned books. A banned book is actually removed from shelves.
“I saw nothing, but heard much through the closed closet door” “Hardness, Hardness! Wetness, Wetness!” As I read this it struck me as something an adult book would read and this therefore justifies my reasoning for this book only being portrayed to a certain age group. “Even Tanzania is better than Vietnam.” This and other examples give the illustration of the anti-government outlooks/treason throughout the story. …show more content…
Also, she states the book is “less than patriotic sentiments about our participation in the Vietnam and Iran contra.” I agree with these statements, considering the words about our country that she describes; thus fortifying my opinion. That someone my age (15) should not be commanded to read this book.
According to the Marshall University Library, a Prayer for A Owen Meany was “removed from the Pelham, Massachusetts school district recommended summer reading list after a parent complained