Some people take a different view on this issue and believe that many books, from classic novels like the "Catcher in the Rye" to the recent award-winning "Harry Potter", have objectionable subject matters that should not be used in the classroom. In schools around the nation, there is a hot debate about what literature students should be allowed to read. ... Students may check it out if they wish to do so, however, the book will no longer be required, and therefore will undeniably dwindle from classic teenage reading. ... This poses a valid argument, but we also must realize that children ...

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There are many great authors who wrote many great books that did not contain a hint of rebellion. ... Romeo and Juliet is a classic love story which has touched and moved people for generations. ... Her novel Emma is accepted as a classic and has been depicted on film many times over. Yet just like the other books mentioned, it is neither subversive nor rebellious. ... To truly effect change in the contented person an idea must be great; it must be original and thought carefully out. ...

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Books inspire, encourage, and enrich the lives of students and must remain in school curriculum. ... Books should not only inspire students, they must also encourage them. ... Literature can encourage students to read more if schools allow an extensive library. ... In colonial times when televisions, iPads, iPhones, tablets, and Kindles did not exist, people read. ... Of course, biased people believe making judgments solely on the observations that people who do not read books do not possess the same fulfillment in their lives as people who do read. ...

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The woodcut illustrations of these early books would be intreging even to those unable to read the text. ... "I think the thing about Childrens books is that they are a light read but they deal with things that anyone can enjoy, atleast anyone who enjoys a good fantasy". ... I chose these two books because they are both books I read as a child. ... In an article about childrens book illustration, Julie Cummins said, "Gone are the days when the perception was that everything for children must be portrayed realistically". ... It was an instant success and is now considered the classic work of ch...

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The Scarlet Letter is a classic novel in American history. ... Throughout the story The Scarlet Letter it lacks 1 key thing that almost all books have and that is details. Everything in the Scarlet Letter is important and you must pay attention to every little detail or you may have missed out. ... The Scarlet letter does not give you the time you need to digest what you read. ... Since everything is so important you must be paying careful attention and thinking about what you are reading. ...

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Harry soon finds himself in a magical world where he must learn magic and defeat the evil sorcerer, Voldemort. ... That gift is not to convert people to ANY religion, no, it is the gift to get kids to read again. ... That's what these books are, J.K. ... They have the element of every classic book in them. ... Harry Potter and all books are a refuge from those menaces to society. ...

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Why is The Education considered a classic? First, one must answer this question: "What is a classical text?" ... "Critics have so enjoyed Adams" failure that, like the Great Books Foundation, they have turned it into an American classic." ... Also, Americans love to read about the failure of individuals, as is evident with Augustine and Rousseau. ... In his article Brook Thomas agrees with the Great Books Foundation that The Education is considered a classic. ...

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Ultimately, a raging battle takes place on the island where Jim and his friends must outwit the pirates who are led by the one-legged Long John Silver. ... "Treasure Island" is the classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. ... It's been imitated many times and influenced countless books and movies. ... For those adults who have never read this novel definitely read it and for those who have already read it, read it again it is well worth it. ... It is truly a family classic worth sharing with generations to come. ...

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Wells As first was choosing the classic I was to read, I began by scanning their titles to find which interested me the most. I instantly gravitated towards the books with an aura of discovery and adventure. I prefer reading such books more than historic accounts or books involving people and their changing relationships between each other. ... That is one concept that the reader must accept before reading this novel. The reader must be able to imagine the events that are occurring. ...

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Gender Stereotyping in Children's Literature In order to complete this assignment, four children's books were chosen and read. ... In Sleeping Beauty, her male companion, Price Phillip, must also awake her from a deep sleep. ... These classic stories contribute to the classic stereotyping of females being dependent on males. ... In the story of Sleeping Beauty, Aurora is a beautiful princess that must be hidden away in the forest to protect her from a wicked spell. ... Such issues as these would have never been touched upon in what many describe as classic children's li...

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These people would read books until they memorized them. ... People must voice their opinion, even if it may not bring good comments. ... I don't like to watch movies or read books that have all the same themes or things in it. ... There are so many rising and falling actions that take place in this book; it's no wonder why it's a classic bestseller. I can't wait to read more of his work. ...

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Rowling's Harry Potter series has many positive points including the fact that it can be used to educate children and the characters can be compared to stereotypical people and situations in real life, which are merely cloaked in fantasy to disguise a classic story of good v. evil which should be accepted for what it is, a really good story. ... Parents should not let their children read these books alone and miss the opportunity to discuss the issues that are dealt with by Harry Potter and his friends. ... The examples given in Elizabeth Schafer's Exploring Harry Potter reinforce ...

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(free speech doctrine) Under the Brandenburg test, to prove speech unlawful the state must prove that: the speaker subjectively intended to incite unlawful actions, that in their context the words spoken were likely to produce imminent lawless action, and that the words used objectively encouraged incitement. ... Many people believe they must protect themselves and others from the "evils" of many classic books and works of art because th...

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I had heard that it was a classic and needed to be read by generations to come. ... Eventually, after absorbing multiple opinions, I decided to read the book with an open mind. ... To understand why this book influenced me, one must understand the book and know the underlying theme of "To Kill A Mockingbird." ... This books can teach us all a lesson about being more empathetic and understanding of people, especially when we don't know their story or how they came to be. ...

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A traditional library must spend large sums of money paying for stuff, book maintenance, rent, and additional books" (Kresh, 2007, page 2). However, we must not think that a digital library would be free. ... However, if I had a classic paperback book, it would last through time, I could take it anywhere in the world, and I would not have to worry bout losing connection with the text. ... To try and get all the books and documents from every language and make them accessible for all of humanity, meaning everyone, to read would be near impossible. ... Plus, just to think if there are that...

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He has an extensive knowledge of literature, but he speaks ironically and hatefully of it; sometimes it seems as though he can read Montag's mind. ... He knows that in order to save himself, he must betray Julia and stop rebelling. ... He delivers a lengthy monologue to Montag in which he speaks very knowledgeably about books, but is ironic and hateful about people who read them. ... Montag and Winston both use a form of writing to rebel against their governments: Winston writes in an illegal journal; Montag secretly reads books. ... Classic novels such as these may be exaggerated, but th...

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"To reveal art and conceal the artist is art's aim," writes Oscar Wilde in the famous preface of his classic novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. ... One must know how to look upon beauty to be able to love it without succumbing to it. ... The Picture of Dorian Gray is to be considered as nothing but a masterpiece and not many books have impressed and bewildered me as this one. I would have loved to read it when it was first published in 1891, to see what all the fuss was about. ... Good books that I have read are commonly divided into two groups; badly written ones with a fantastic message...

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To Kill A Mockingbird is # 41 on the banned books list. ... In fact books use this language to teach the cons of bad language. ... A lot of kids believe that Mockingbird is a classic, a great piece of American literature and banning it would be ignoring what America was back then. It would also disregard the First Amendment Rights which include freedom of speech and rights and the statement stated clearly, "Let freedom read" which challenges us to read banned books and try to see what's wrong with them and then take action if necessary. ... Our history is a precious treasury for us and ...

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Communication goes two ways; children need to learn not only to read, but also to talk about what they have read. ... Yet before a child can reap the benefits of the many positive lessons found in books, he or she must first enjoy reading. ... First, a child will learn to read by becoming interested. ... With a choice of what to read, violent or not, one of her students planned his summer reading to include two sequel books which are part of a violent series. ... Kathy Monteiro has a fourteen year old daughter and is one of many parents who have challenged the literary classic The Adventu...

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Most books or novels are conceived as preliminary steps to schooling, or assists with schooling, and aims at providing conditions for the psychological and intellectual development of children. The education value in children's literature is widespread, and there is an opportunity to read such novels as Joy Kogawa's Naomi's Road, Gary Paulsen's The Hatchet, and L.M Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables. ... The overarching goal of the function of education with in these examples is to help young readers define elements of the classic children's story and their rela...

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Eventually he realizes that he must tell the community when he sees all of the chaos that she has created. ... At the beginning of the play, Hale shows up at Salem with huge books and witch hunting devices. ... Hale relies on his books and faith in god to give him the power to hunt down the devil. " All the invisible world, caught defined, and calculated. In these books the Devil stands stripped of all his brute disguises. ... This growth in characters is what makes," The Crucible", such as classic read. ...

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Disregarding the supporting fact that Morrison received the Nobel Prize in Literature for Beloved, I intend to prove that not only is this work literature, but it will become a classic (Morrison, cover). ... To illuminate, a novel must enlighten the reader and inform. ... An unforgettable passage in the books occurs when Sethe has a "rememory- of her mother's mark: She picked me up and carried me behind the smokehouse. ... The first time I read this passage, I realized I had no idea that slaves were branded. ... What will make it a classic will be its ability to stand the test o...

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Annie must have played an incredible part in raising Lucy, the name of Sam's child. ... The movie is filled with Beatles songs and other classic rock references. ... Sam reads to Lucy throughout the movie and he always reads Dr. ... However when Lucy is 7 she begins to read books that are outside of her fathers reading ability. ... Lucy refuses to read the word "different" within the text. ...

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