that said novel is being challenged. That it is being banned. The government, the schools you once went to, and your children will eventually go to have banned these books. Restricting and censoring it to keep it out of our hands, to limit our freedom to other’s expression of worlds that we can share. Should we allow governments to restrict our rights? For centuries now we have had the fundamental right to
The Cater In The Rye is a book about the incredible stories of a sixteen year old boy, written by J.D. Salinger. Throughout the book there is many things that the main character, Holden, experience that tamper with legality, and wrong-doings. These popular stories of Holden are exciting and interesting, they often offend many people so far that they believe the book should be censored. Despite excellent points are made as to why the stories should be censored, an astounding amount of people declares
inappropriate and obscene. The Catcher in the Rye happens to be a prime candidate for censorship ever since its publication due to its wide assortment of controversial topics. Written by J.D. Salinger, the novel follows a cynical protagonist, Holden Caulfield, as he battles his insecurities and personal demons. Holden’s eventual acceptance that adulthood is an inevitable part of life, one that he, nor anyone else can escape is a key component as to why The Catcher in the Rye is a quintessential component
The year is 1980; John Lennon, founder and lead singer of The Beatles has been shot, and the only explanation provided by his assassin, Mark David Chapman, is a copy of The Catcher in the Rye. This event alone was grounds enough for many parents to try and ban the book, concerned it would inspire their children to act out as Chapman had. Today, nearly 67 years since its original publication and 38 years since Lennon’s death, the novel has been challenged countless times, with many articles listing
Ms. Johnston AP English Literature 5 January 2015 The Catcher in the Rye (Rough Draft Essay) “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D Salinger has served as a fire for debate and argument. I believe this book should not be censored; banning a book on the basis of obscenity is simply a superficial reason. However, this novel has been the target of criticism, and it has also been the topic which we can discuss widely. I heard that this book was banned because of the language, sex, and violence. It shouldn't
are what is in society, and we incorporate these aspects in our lives as we mature and learn. J. D. Salinger wrote The Catcher in the Rye, a book, which addressed these ideas in the 1905’s. However, there was large volumes of controversy, and as result of children being exposed to this content and the public being exposed to the large amount of vulgar content the book was banned in certain areas. Some of the reasons for the banning was obviously the exposure to the vulgar content and the fact that
America should ban books because it can adversely affect the youth even though some see it as compromising the constitution. Children in America need safe environments to learn and express themselves and book banning can support that. The sexual content in books often conflict with the moral values of the community and if deemed inappropriate, it should be removed. The profane language in some books such as The Catcher in the Rye can obscene and offensive to the general public that it should be banned
According to the ALA, The American Library Association, over 5,000 books have been challenged since 2000. Some of the books on this lengthy list include a couple of the most well-known works of literature, including, Catcher in the Rye, Grapes of Wrath, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X. While many people support the idea of banning books that contain controversial ideas, they are not taking into consideration the harm that may be caused by this. Banning books