Although The Great Gatsby has never been regularly banned it has been challenged for some content that is in the book. According to Study.com, “in 1987, the Baptist College in Charleston, South Carolina challenged the book for its ‘language and sexual references in the book’”(Emily Rosezella Garrity). Despite many people who enjoy reading the book, some believe its maturity is not appropriate for children.
Specific themes in The Great Gatsby that resulted in the banning or challenging of the book is its reference to sex and the language in the book. Throughout the novel, there are scenes that are inappropriate for some viewers or certain audiences. For instance, Tom has a mistress who he cheats on Daisy with. In the eyes of religious people,
Specific themes in The Great Gatsby that resulted in the banning or challenging of the book is its reference to sex and the language in the book. Throughout the novel, there are scenes that are inappropriate for some viewers or certain audiences. For instance, Tom has a mistress who he cheats on Daisy with. In the eyes of religious people,