There has been a request from several people to remove books from the curriculum such as Huckleberry Finn and Catcher in the Rye due to some inappropriate language. Although I am aware that foul language is not acceptable inside the walls of high schools, I cannot assist with that decision. Many people out in the real world use that language on TV shows and movies, social media, with friends and family, and definitely in numerous books! A couple of books with a few choice words should not harm anyone. Most likely, the high school students will already recognize all of them. Teenagers usually cuss like sailors (and do plenty of other rebellious acts), so Huckleberry Finn and Catcher in the Rye will seem like kids’ books to them.
I was a huge bookworm growing up, so of course, I read Huckleberry Finn and finished it in a few hours when I was in elementary school – and I understood what they meant because other kids were already using the “forbidden” words. Furthermore, that was not the only book I read with curse words in it, since there …show more content…
I believe in this, especially in the south, where people seem to be more outspoken. If you ask someone you know very well for their opinion, not merely will they use at least one curse word, they will also be kind of blunt. People who are blunt are usually truthful – even if it hurts your feelings or makes you furious. Even Dr. David Stillwell admits, “Swearing is often inappropriate but it can also be evidence that someone is telling you their honest opinion. Just as they aren't filtering their language to be more palatable, they're also not filtering their views”(Study finds link between swearing and honesty, Phys.org). I do not see that negatively, because from my experiences it is not to be rude or insulting – they are just being genuine and letting you know how they
I was a huge bookworm growing up, so of course, I read Huckleberry Finn and finished it in a few hours when I was in elementary school – and I understood what they meant because other kids were already using the “forbidden” words. Furthermore, that was not the only book I read with curse words in it, since there …show more content…
I believe in this, especially in the south, where people seem to be more outspoken. If you ask someone you know very well for their opinion, not merely will they use at least one curse word, they will also be kind of blunt. People who are blunt are usually truthful – even if it hurts your feelings or makes you furious. Even Dr. David Stillwell admits, “Swearing is often inappropriate but it can also be evidence that someone is telling you their honest opinion. Just as they aren't filtering their language to be more palatable, they're also not filtering their views”(Study finds link between swearing and honesty, Phys.org). I do not see that negatively, because from my experiences it is not to be rude or insulting – they are just being genuine and letting you know how they