Essay On Censorship And Banned Books
Essay #2 Censorship and Banned books
Hundreds of books are banned from libraries in the United States every year. Even the most popular books that everyone else enjoys may be offensive to others. Which means it will no longer be eligible for people to read from their local library, or bookstore. Children’s books can also be banned, meaning teachers cannot read it to their students. The holy Bible has even been banned for its religious viewpoints. Literary works are still challenged, censored and banned for many different reasons.
There are articles written over censorship and banned books. One of the articles listed that religion has been the most frequently cited reason for banning a book. Literary works are still challenged, censored and banned for many different reasons. Books as varied as Judy Blume's Forever, Fifty Shades of Grey, by E. L. James, and The Holy Bible have been challenged by parents and school boards who judge the author's writings. Books are often challenged for the language they contain, sexual content, violence, and religion. However, since we have our basic right; the freedom to express ourselves as we see fit, it is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States’ Constitution. Which ensures the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be unpopular, or unorthodox. But …show more content…
The book is based off the characters whom are named Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Daisy, and Tom. Native American, Nick Carraway moves to New York in 1922 in search of the American dream. Next door to where Nick has moved in lives a man named, Jay Gatsby, a millionaire, and right across the bay live his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom. Thereby, Nick becomes drawn into the delighted world of the wealthy, as he bears witness to their illusions and lies. A composed tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy. This book was banned because of the language and sexual references in the
Hundreds of books are banned from libraries in the United States every year. Even the most popular books that everyone else enjoys may be offensive to others. Which means it will no longer be eligible for people to read from their local library, or bookstore. Children’s books can also be banned, meaning teachers cannot read it to their students. The holy Bible has even been banned for its religious viewpoints. Literary works are still challenged, censored and banned for many different reasons.
There are articles written over censorship and banned books. One of the articles listed that religion has been the most frequently cited reason for banning a book. Literary works are still challenged, censored and banned for many different reasons. Books as varied as Judy Blume's Forever, Fifty Shades of Grey, by E. L. James, and The Holy Bible have been challenged by parents and school boards who judge the author's writings. Books are often challenged for the language they contain, sexual content, violence, and religion. However, since we have our basic right; the freedom to express ourselves as we see fit, it is guaranteed by the First Amendment of the United States’ Constitution. Which ensures the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be unpopular, or unorthodox. But …show more content…
The book is based off the characters whom are named Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Daisy, and Tom. Native American, Nick Carraway moves to New York in 1922 in search of the American dream. Next door to where Nick has moved in lives a man named, Jay Gatsby, a millionaire, and right across the bay live his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom. Thereby, Nick becomes drawn into the delighted world of the wealthy, as he bears witness to their illusions and lies. A composed tale of impossible love, dreams, and tragedy. This book was banned because of the language and sexual references in the