... 6 most challenged or banned book in a list compiled by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) in 1997. (The Controversy Around Banning Books) This book has been banned from school libraries all over the country because of the main character's teenage angst, which many feel is too ... graphic for teenagers, and its profanity. Profanity, whether it is frequent or a rare occurrence, is a characteristic of many literary classics, as is the use of racial slurs. They are a reflection of the time period and should be considered an opportunity to educate not some evil to overcome. In the boo...

• Word Count: 2745
• Approx Pages: 11
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate