Analysis Of Gerard Jones's Essay Violent Media Is Good For Kids
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“Violent Media Is Good for Kids” is by Gerard Jones. He has written many comics for Marvel Comics and is an author of both fiction and nonfiction. In this essay, Jones argues that violent media is, in fact, important for children to experience in their lives. The following is an analysis of his essay.
Jones makes the argument that, contrary to popular belief, it is good for children to experience violence in the media. He brings up his own personal experience of how the Hulk helped him break out of his shell as a child. He also talked about a similar situation when his own son would personify strong characters, such as the Power Rangers or Tarzan, to help him overcome his fears. Other examples are children who would let out their anger or violence