Why Is Fahrenheit 451 Be Allowed In The School Curriculum?

The United States of America is renowned for the endless freedoms the country offers, yet high schools are being deprived of the opportunity to include important pieces of literature in curriculum because of the controversial subjects highlighted within the books. One piece of literature that falls in this category is Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 which has been challenged prominently because of violence. Although the novel contains sophisticated themes and violent behavior, Fahrenheit 451 should be authorized for academic use in high school curricula because it promotes awareness and classroom discussion on the prevalence of violence in society. The majority of concerned citizens believe that banning books protects the youth, however, these

The majority of American parents believe that Fahrenheit 451 and similar pieces of literature should not be included in school curriculum because the negative influence it could pose on adolescents. However, the antithesis of this idea is that the inclusion of violence in literature serves a greater purpose than entertainment and therefore can positively influence students. Authors often utilize violence to encourage peace and to reflect major issues in the present time society. For example, Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes wrote a satirical and violent piece of literature in 1615 and "... the purpose [was] not to celebrate but to criticize violence" (Campbell 2). During this time period there was great controversy over the Roman Catholic Church and through the use of violence Cervantes could give readers a more clear insight to the conflict as well as encourage his audience to act more civilly. The same goal can be achieved through Fahrenheit 451; Bradbury's novel frequently references violence and this can increase students' awareness and promote peaceful attitudes through classroom discussion. Presently in American society, violence and controversy cover the nation, but if the next generation is aware and well-equipped through the use of literature, the future of America could be one of