Summary Of 47 By Walter Mosely

Number Quotes Classification Notes 1. “For the first 15 years of our lives, Danny and I lived within five blocks of each other and neither of us knew of the other’s existence.” Chapter 1, page 3 TS This was the first quote in the book, where the narrator Reuven Malther talks about how he came to know this boy named Danny. Later in the book, these two boys have a hate for each other, but come to find out that they have a lot in common, and become friends.

Since this book has been written, it has been or at least attempted to be banned three times due to vulgar language, derogatory lines about Christianity, burning of the Bible, as well as other violent actions. Fahrenheit 451, although containing some offensive content, should not have been banned due to the fact that it provides a warning about how intellectual freedom may be decreasing as well as how technology may begin to play an overwhelming role in our lives. Book banning usually takes place when someone files a

Blei’s argument, as to why banning the book is counter productive, is very insightful. While other critics argue that the profanities in the book should be ignored when considering banning the book, Blei accepts the profanities and points out that there are a multitude of other ways for kids to be exposed to such things in their

When looking at the argument as a reader, it's difficult to understand why people banned unique books that encourage questioning your opinions. The books also face the dark realities of history, the ugly parts that are difficult to learn about. The topics touched on in these books can also introduce different ideas from the ones possibly taught at home. For a change in our society, these change in ideas needs to be accessible to all individuals. This is not to influence but to teach about an alternative view to the one they have currently been introduced to.

Fahrenheit 451 was challenged by schools due to the excessive amount of hells and damns used in the text. Finally, To Kill a Mockingbird was banned in some schools due to the book “Promoting white supremacy” (Banned). Many people will debate over these book bans;

People wanting to censor books must follow a set of rules. First, they must provide evidence on why they believe this book should be censored. They should have a reason on why the particular novel has a dangerous effect on the youth. Second, they must provide psychological evidence that shows how reading a potential dangerous book could inspire students to flagrantly disregard authority. Although opinion is usually taken from people who frequently read, the issue of censorship should be taken into account from all

“Several of the 41 banned books were later reinstated, but the point was made: if you look hard enough for something to be offended by, any book is fair

This book tells the story of a young girl and her troubled life. It may be a bit dramatic, but that is how the world is today. It has been banned because of bad language, inappropriate actions, and violence, but sadly that is what happens today as well in some places. School administrators shouldn’t be allowed to ban this book when things in it actually happen in the world. If someone isn’t ok with the book then they don’t have to read it.

This can make students very singular-minded and unaware of other perspectives. Personally, I wasn’t really familiar with the perspective of someone in gangs and how difficult it is for the next generation to break that cycle (THUG LIFE), which this book is all about. I gained valuable knowledge from reading that book, and I now am more aware of the generational wealth gap within the country and how wrong it was. In general, banning books has negative impacts on children because it puts limits on their intellectual freedom and diversity of thought, limiting critical thinking and narrowing their range of

Many books have been placed on the banned book list, they have been placed on the list because concerned people fear that certain books have and leave an effect on the reader. America’s classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, has been placed on the banned book list ever since it was first published. To Kill A Mockingbird should absolutely remain on the banned book list because it shows racism throughout the entire book and teaches the reader that being prejudice is alright. As you read the novel To Kill A Mockingbird you notice that it is very racist. Throughout the novel you notice that it repeatedly uses the “n” word.

The reasons that this book is on the ban/challenged list is due to cultural insensitivity, drugs/alcohol/smoking, offensive language, sexual scenes, unsuited for age group, and violence. When I finished reading this book I was surprised that people are trying to ban it. His book actually gives an interesting look into the lives of some Native Americans. I agree with the first part of this quote by Alexie, “Book banners want to control debate and limit the imagination. I encourage debate and celebrate imagination".

Others have decided not to ban it, because of the first amendment. Although banning Fahrenheit 451 would be an infringement on the author's right to speak freely, the long-lasting mental and physical devastation to the children reading this book that arises as a result of

This book should not be banned even though it portrays so many violent moments because it shows us the horrible reality of racial prejudice and discrimination. The Jews had to go through terrible things. For example, Elie “didn’t know that this was the moment in time

A book should not get banned for covering topics like racial differences because it is essential to show experiences from the perspective of others. I was surprised when I learned that 338 banned book titles (21 percent of banned books in the USA) directly address issues of race and racism. I think that it is unrealistic to ban a book such as The Hate U Give for a reason such as trying to hide the past of America or not talking about racism because people don't want to make their kids uncomfortable. It's also not ethical to cover up the problems with race in the country. It's absurd for people to shield kids from reality.

Every child deserves a proper education. Banned books are depriving students of a well rounded, culturally aware, literary education because of the culture that is discarded, the history that is being withheld, and the education that young people could get through these banned books. The point of history is to learn from it and learn from others mistakes, but how can we do that if we are not allowed to learn it. As teachers shouldn’t you be teaching us how to make judgment calls like understanding that Mark Twain was a racist, but a man of his time and that doesn’t change him being an amazing writer. We cannot learn things such as that if we cannot even read most of Mark Twain’s books.