Bridge To Terabithia Research Paper

Why Burn This Bridge? If children aren’t allowed to read stories about negative topics, then are they guaranteed that these things won’t ever happen to them? Children must be taught right from wrong, so that we can make good choices in our own life. Stories and characters help us learn about these things that we sometimes know nothing about. I don’t think the book, ‘’Bridge to Terabithia’’, should be banned just because it shares a story that deals with real situations that might be difficult for children to process, such as offensive language, witchcraft, and death. Many people believe this book uses unacceptable language that shouldn’t be used in a children’s book. In the story, both Jess and his father, use the phrase “Oh, Lord’’ several times. Some people feel it is wrong to call on God unless you are praying. Consequently, this phrase is often used by people in the south when expressing how they feel. The juvenile fiction author, Karen Hirsch, comments in an article, “the language …show more content…
I think Terabithia was an imaginary place for two kids to play outside carefree. Some of the characters did use distasteful language that I know not to use. These words could be taken out of the story and it would still be a great. Children use their imagination to play and have fun. Terabithia helped me remember what it is like to pretend while playing outside with your friends! Death is hard to accept, but is part of life. We lost a teacher at our middle school this weekend, which is proof that you cannot decide when a life will be taken. People of all ages and at various times can be taken away from us. I learned about how we face many challenges in our life and we shouldn’t take anyone for granted. Other kids will really miss out on an adventurous story if they do not have the opportunity to read this