Banned Books
The Urge For Banned Books
Second-wave feminism. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. The base of evolutionary biology. All of these major changes in the world were products of books. People that read these influential pieces of literature went on to change the world and make history. Often, banned books lead the standings of contributors, as many of them become world renowned names such as To Kill A Mockingbird. Without these books, this world simply would not stand where it does today. People ban books because of the explicit content they hold and the negative impact they leave the reader with. Books should not be banned as they trail-blaze the path towards changing the world.
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The novel, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, may appear at first glance to be one that promotes breaking rules. Luo and the narrator are handed problem after problem by unreasonable authorities. Whether it is hiding the banned books or going to the Old Miller as Chinese officials looking for folklore songs, these clever teens always find a way to sneak around the problem. At this point, readers are allowed to assume that breaking the rules is acceptable. Nevertheless, by the end of the novel, the two boys find themselves in a black hole, having broken too many rules where their situation is irremediable. By breaking rule after rule, the boys dug themselves further in the ground, and by the time they realize it, they have lost their friend, the Little Seamstress because of their actions. This goes to show that breaking the rules also comes with consequences. The author takes a zigzag path towards the end theme, but in the end succeeds in displaying his impactful point across to the readers. Therefore, this book and others that are similar should not be banned. Banned books are used as a leading example to help us learn the thought process that contributes to a better
Second-wave feminism. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. The base of evolutionary biology. All of these major changes in the world were products of books. People that read these influential pieces of literature went on to change the world and make history. Often, banned books lead the standings of contributors, as many of them become world renowned names such as To Kill A Mockingbird. Without these books, this world simply would not stand where it does today. People ban books because of the explicit content they hold and the negative impact they leave the reader with. Books should not be banned as they trail-blaze the path towards changing the world.
What matters most in books is the message or lesson learned, not the way the author …show more content…
The novel, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, may appear at first glance to be one that promotes breaking rules. Luo and the narrator are handed problem after problem by unreasonable authorities. Whether it is hiding the banned books or going to the Old Miller as Chinese officials looking for folklore songs, these clever teens always find a way to sneak around the problem. At this point, readers are allowed to assume that breaking the rules is acceptable. Nevertheless, by the end of the novel, the two boys find themselves in a black hole, having broken too many rules where their situation is irremediable. By breaking rule after rule, the boys dug themselves further in the ground, and by the time they realize it, they have lost their friend, the Little Seamstress because of their actions. This goes to show that breaking the rules also comes with consequences. The author takes a zigzag path towards the end theme, but in the end succeeds in displaying his impactful point across to the readers. Therefore, this book and others that are similar should not be banned. Banned books are used as a leading example to help us learn the thought process that contributes to a better