Banning To Kill a Mockingbird gave southerners the excuse to avoid hearing a part of American society they did not want to hear. ... Similar to To Kill a Mockingbird, the same advocations apply to I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. ... Some of these themes include "offensive language, sexually explicit scenes, homosexuality, violence, religious viewpoint, and drugs" (Crum). ... Not only communicate, but also communicate well, as in face to face. ... To illustrate this point more succinctly, a brilliant and famous metaphor from The Bible will help to outline this concept. ...

• Word Count: 2168
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School