Is literary censorship a necessity to protect sensitive and impressionable young minds? Or is it a violation of freedom? Amongst a great number of parents and administrators is a widely shared opinion that there is an important duty to censor the literature that school age children and teens read, allowing only content that is deem appropriate. Although, others stand by the belief it is most important to expose young minds to a variety of differing experiences, perspectives and situations through impactful literature. Allowing the independence to make choices and develop opinions regarding topics, stories and character interpretation is an essential act in the development of growing minds, especially in the formative teen years. Literary censorship
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There is a common view that book censorship has been around possibly as long as the written word, although it has been executed in many different ways and enforced by a variety of authority figures throughout the years. One of the most memorable exercises of book censorship happened back in the 1600’s and continued scattered throughout history, through the action of book burning. However, these were the most severe cases and there has been a great deal of lower scale examples regarding literary censorship since this time. Additionally, the action of book censorship has evolved and been pursued differently by many concerned individuals as long has the literary industry has existed. In the article, “Teens Need Bold Books”, author Don Gallo shines a light regarding literary controversy with this insightful and opinionated comment, “Good books have always caused people to think, and since few of us think alike, controversy is guaranteed.” (Gallo, 2012). When considering book censorship and banning there are extents to which the necessity is viewed, some have the belief that certain books that have been deem inappropriate need to be completely removed from the institute in which the children and teens they wish to protect attend. While others wish to only restrict the stories from those considered not mature enough for those …show more content…
The classic novel is widely praised and included in many school curriculums, teachers and administrators believing that it can aid in educating and broadening the views of developing minds. Nevertheless, it is not difficult to find differing opinions on literature with such intense themes, and, many would state ironically, “Fahrenheit 451” is one of the most frequently banned and censored books in school libraries in the United States. The novel “Fahrenheit 451” is often referred to as being the epitome of the violations of book censorship and its effects, being presented with a book in which the true dangers of book banning are clearly demonstrated and then accordingly removing that book itself, although this is only the shared view of certain people and committees. Within other parties there is an agreement with arguments such as the one Erin Manning establishes in the article, “Parents Must Protect Children from Offensive Material in Books”, representing an opinion and voicing a concern shared amongst certain parents and school administrators. Manning discusses the issue of parents not being given the proper authority when it comes to selecting and removing books in schools, suggesting parents are the necessary censors in literary screening. In addition, arguing a
There is a common view that book censorship has been around possibly as long as the written word, although it has been executed in many different ways and enforced by a variety of authority figures throughout the years. One of the most memorable exercises of book censorship happened back in the 1600’s and continued scattered throughout history, through the action of book burning. However, these were the most severe cases and there has been a great deal of lower scale examples regarding literary censorship since this time. Additionally, the action of book censorship has evolved and been pursued differently by many concerned individuals as long has the literary industry has existed. In the article, “Teens Need Bold Books”, author Don Gallo shines a light regarding literary controversy with this insightful and opinionated comment, “Good books have always caused people to think, and since few of us think alike, controversy is guaranteed.” (Gallo, 2012). When considering book censorship and banning there are extents to which the necessity is viewed, some have the belief that certain books that have been deem inappropriate need to be completely removed from the institute in which the children and teens they wish to protect attend. While others wish to only restrict the stories from those considered not mature enough for those …show more content…
The classic novel is widely praised and included in many school curriculums, teachers and administrators believing that it can aid in educating and broadening the views of developing minds. Nevertheless, it is not difficult to find differing opinions on literature with such intense themes, and, many would state ironically, “Fahrenheit 451” is one of the most frequently banned and censored books in school libraries in the United States. The novel “Fahrenheit 451” is often referred to as being the epitome of the violations of book censorship and its effects, being presented with a book in which the true dangers of book banning are clearly demonstrated and then accordingly removing that book itself, although this is only the shared view of certain people and committees. Within other parties there is an agreement with arguments such as the one Erin Manning establishes in the article, “Parents Must Protect Children from Offensive Material in Books”, representing an opinion and voicing a concern shared amongst certain parents and school administrators. Manning discusses the issue of parents not being given the proper authority when it comes to selecting and removing books in schools, suggesting parents are the necessary censors in literary screening. In addition, arguing a