Why was monster by Myers Banned?

Monster has been challenged in school districts across the country. In Kansas, a group of parents challenged the book (along with 13 others) for containing “vulgar language” and “violent imagery that is gratuitously employed.”

Is the book it appropriate for teens?

Leah Rachel von Essen There is some very graphic violence. This is a fantastic, diverse read that I highly recommend, and while the violence is bloody, it’s nothing your teen hasn’t seen before in a movie, and it’s dealt with much better here by dealing with openness to other races, the reasons behind war, and more.

Is it rated R?

It is rated R by the MPAA for violence/horror, bloody images, and for language. Violence: – Frequent non-graphic violence.

What inspired Marlow to Africa?

Charles Marlow, the narrator, tells his story to friends aboard Nellie, a boat anchored on the River Thames near Gravesend, of how he became captain of a river steamboat for an ivory trading company. As a child, Marlow was fascinated by “the blank spaces” on maps, particularly Africa.

Does Heart of Darkness condemn colonization?

The main reason colonialism occurs in Heart of Darkness is to economically exploit the land in the Congo. The colonists take the ivory and make money off the trade but give back little or nothing of value to the natives that live there and have little regard for the land that might be damaged in the process.

Why was Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher banned?

In 1995, Athletic Shorts was challenged at a school library in Charleston County, South Carolina, because the story deals with divorce, violence, AIDS, and homosexuality. It was one of the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2006.

Can my child read it by Stephen King?

Anna I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s not very difficult to read, but there are some scenes that are not really age-appropriate, a lot of profanity, and, of course, it is pretty scary and covers some difficult topics. I have read Stephen King before and even so, I lost sleep because of the book. Sakari- M-Griffiths YES!

Should I assign a Stephen King short story to a class?

High school students who have not read his novels have probably seen films based on them or others for which he has written the screenplays. Because of his popularity with the young, assigning a Stephen King short story to a class will certainly appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Students will read and enjoy his work.

How many of Stephen King’s books were banned?

Four of Stephen King’s books made it to the American Library Association’s (ALA) list of the “Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books: 1990 – 1999.” Cujo, being the highest at number 49, followed by Carrie and The Dead Zone at numbers 81 and 82 respectively, with the last one, Christine, at number 95.

Why is Stephen King so popular?

There is no doubt that Stephen King is an incredibly popular author of horror short stories and novels. High school students who have not read his novels have probably seen films based on them or others for which he has written the screenplays.

How did Stephen King get started in writing?

By the time Stephen was in high school, he was writing short stories modeled on the books he had read. They were set in small towns and included horror and suspense. He began sending them to science fiction magazines, and although none were published, he did win first prize in an essay contest.