In English my pupils and I were researching a banned book, this project caused a lot of controversy within the classroom, leaving a lot of people wanting to express themselves.
Should books be banned? Yes, some books are especially made for adults. Some books contain sexual content such as infidelity and if infidelity I praised in the book children may think it is okay. Homosexuality is always a controversial issue regardless of the situation. Violence definitely because children will probably try and act out the violent situations book.
First, sexuality is a prime example of why books should be banned. Rape in the book can cause the child to try and mock what is going on in the book and if these actions remain with the child until adulthood they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Homosexuality always causes controversy no matter what the situation, some families just won’t allow it. Incest, a very strongly banned topic because children shouldn’t be exposed to. The book Chocolate War has a numerous amount of sexual scenes that are just entirely unfit for children.
Second, homosexuality always causes a lot of controversy regardless of the situation, it could be between gat and straight, parent and child, or and adult and another adult. Homosexuality causes a lot of problems with religions, most religions believe in heterosexuality meaning male and female should only be together. Bullying can also become a factor when a person tells people that they are homosexuality and then this can cause people to react violently because they don’t understand. The Drowning of Stephen Jones is a perfect example of gay bashing he was killed because he wasn’t like everybody else and they couldn’t accept that so they reacted violently.
Third, violence is a major factor why books are banned. If the book is violently graphic, children may get scared or maybe repeat the actions that were expressed in the book. Murder is a very serious topic in book banning. Gangs! That word by itself causes problems just to a child in grade school forming a gangs just because he read a book talking about how cool being in a gang is and then his “crew” go and beat up another child then what? This could all be avoided if the book wasn’t allowed to such age group. The novel Of Mice and Men, when Lennie killed the girl because she wouldn’t be quiet he snapped her neck this book is a key example. Violence in a book could easily provoke a child to do violent things.
My standpoint on banned books is that some books are made for children and some are not!!!!!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Novel Of Mice and Men
Would I read the novel of Mice and Men on my own time probably not, but after reading this book I really enjoyed it. The Novel of Mice and Men was a great book. There are tons of great things about this novel, for one it has terrific images. Characters I wouldn’t even call them characters I feel like I actually know them. The violence in the novel of Mice and Men is very entertaining.
First, the images in the novel of Mice and Men are terrific. The images are very vivid. This book feels like it is almost in 3-D because the setting pops out to me because of the such good word choice.” The water is warm too, for it has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching the narrow pool.
Second, Characters? Not even they’re more like friends. John Steinbeck chose a wide variety of characters. They’re highly amusing I laughed at least twelve times in each chapter. The characters choice of John Steinbeck is really interesting. “ You neva oughta drink water if it ain’t running, Lennie, he said hopelessly. “You’d drink out of a gutter if you were thirsty.
Third, in the novel of Mice and Men there were a lot of violence but it made the book more exciting. The violence in the novel was reoccurring it was sort of a motif. Although the violence was reoccurring a majority of the violence was accidental. When the violence kept happening it mainly dealt with Lennie, he was the main cause of everything violent. Lennie was petting the puppy and he killed it accidentally, he also killed Curly’s wife because she was screaming really loud when he was rubbing her hair so he snapped her neck.
When all is said and done, the novel of Mice and Men was good I was hesitant to reading it at first, but I have learned to never judge a book by its cover.
First, the images in the novel of Mice and Men are terrific. The images are very vivid. This book feels like it is almost in 3-D because the setting pops out to me because of the such good word choice.” The water is warm too, for it has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching the narrow pool.
Second, Characters? Not even they’re more like friends. John Steinbeck chose a wide variety of characters. They’re highly amusing I laughed at least twelve times in each chapter. The characters choice of John Steinbeck is really interesting. “ You neva oughta drink water if it ain’t running, Lennie, he said hopelessly. “You’d drink out of a gutter if you were thirsty.
Third, in the novel of Mice and Men there were a lot of violence but it made the book more exciting. The violence in the novel was reoccurring it was sort of a motif. Although the violence was reoccurring a majority of the violence was accidental. When the violence kept happening it mainly dealt with Lennie, he was the main cause of everything violent. Lennie was petting the puppy and he killed it accidentally, he also killed Curly’s wife because she was screaming really loud when he was rubbing her hair so he snapped her neck.
When all is said and done, the novel of Mice and Men was good I was hesitant to reading it at first, but I have learned to never judge a book by its cover.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Beyond The Line
The Novel Of Mice and Men can easily be compared to another book. There are a few books that come to mind after reading one
chapter of the book these are the books that come to mind The Adventures of Batman and Robin, and Pinky and the Brain.
First, Who is the leader of Batman and Robin? People may say Batman but reading the novel Of Mice and Men I have a new
perspective. When Batman is in trouble who comes to rescue him ROBIN! Like in the Mice and Men Lennie doesn’t get credit for
what he does Lennie works hard to make the money to support George and himself but George never gives him credit for it.
Second, who is the leader in Pinky and the Brain? Brain Uh-duh. But take a minute to think who was always the voice of reason.
When Brain had big plans but they were also evil but when he took his plans out of control Pinky would always stop him or
become the voice reason and tell him to stop. Just like in the novel Of Mice and Men, Lennie went to get a drink of water from
the pond but instead of just drinking he stayed and looked at the ripples in the water. Does Lennie have greater intellect than
George gives him credit for?
In conclusion, those childhood shows that we use to watch we could easily find the leader but lets look back and see who is
really the leader.
chapter of the book these are the books that come to mind The Adventures of Batman and Robin, and Pinky and the Brain.
First, Who is the leader of Batman and Robin? People may say Batman but reading the novel Of Mice and Men I have a new
perspective. When Batman is in trouble who comes to rescue him ROBIN! Like in the Mice and Men Lennie doesn’t get credit for
what he does Lennie works hard to make the money to support George and himself but George never gives him credit for it.
Second, who is the leader in Pinky and the Brain? Brain Uh-duh. But take a minute to think who was always the voice of reason.
When Brain had big plans but they were also evil but when he took his plans out of control Pinky would always stop him or
become the voice reason and tell him to stop. Just like in the novel Of Mice and Men, Lennie went to get a drink of water from
the pond but instead of just drinking he stayed and looked at the ripples in the water. Does Lennie have greater intellect than
George gives him credit for?
In conclusion, those childhood shows that we use to watch we could easily find the leader but lets look back and see who is
really the leader.
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