Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is a beloved children's books that is known around the world, and was even made into a film. Even though most people know of the book, it is challenged in many places. If one were to research the author, time period, read why it was banned, or just read the book and its themes they would see the book is harmless and shouldn’t be banned. The book Where the Wild Things Are is about a boy named Max. Max is a young child, and he wears a wolf suit. One day he was causing mischief, and his mother got angry. She called him a “WILD THING!” Max responded, “I’LL EAT YOU UP!” She then sent Max to his room without supper. After a while, Max’s room turned into a whole new world filled with forests, oceans, and monsters. These monsters appeared despicable, but Max was able to tame them. Max became the king of the …show more content…
Max, the main protagonist, learns some of these lessons from the cruelty of his mother. Many people find this disturbing and cruel, and was a motive for the banning of the book. Others found that the book was a way for kids to escape to their own world, where they weren’t bound by rules and hardships. It was a place where kids can be free. Although many people dislike the book, it won many awards. One of the awards was the Caldecott Medal. The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the best picture books. It is one of the most prestigious awards for American picture books (Children's Books Guide). Where the Wild Things Are was the clear winner of 1963. After researching Sendak’s book, it can be seen that the book should not have been banned. It only took one psychologist to make the first domino fall, which led to the challenging of the book around the world. Although many despise the book, many cherished the book for its many themes. Every adult and child should read this critically acclaimed book, and share its
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To recap the book The Call Of The Wild shouldn’t be banned. From the reasons of the message, it’s good for school, and the journey. I respect your opinion but, I wish you can hear me out on my reason. From the constitution showing that no story should be banned.
Supporters of this book also claim that people should have the freedom to read what they want. ¨ What are these people afraid of ?¨ (Anaya). Anaya questions this because he wants to know why people want to ban this book and what book are going to be banned next. Anaya states that if they keep banning books for what it contains the society will start to suffer. Teachers´ fear that if they banned this book what book will banned next.
...h is why fantasy is necessary for children in succeeding through a quest for sanity and morality. Through what is essentially known as escaping reality, children such as the character Max can further bring themselves to understand what they are feeling by unconsciously thinking about it in an imaginative way. Projecting certain personalities into characters in a way that accurately relates to Max is a prosperous way to develop a reassured idea in his life, between himself and the relationships around him. Thus, effortlessly reaching a sense of sanity and morality after all, “Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” (Lloyd Alexander)
This week we read about Picture books and we were assigned to read The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrice Potter and Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. I really enjoyed reading these children’s books because I do not remember reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit, but reading it now I really got to appreciate the story, enjoy the illustrations and the story. I vaguely remember reading Where The Wild Things Are, so I am glad that I was able to reread it because I think that it is a very cute and enjoyable story for younger children While reading Chapter 3 from the textbook, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” and “Where The Wild Things Are” I formed several different observations. The first observation that I formed while reading this week
In July of 1987 Frederic G. Melcher would propose an idea to a section of the American Library Association known at that time as the Children’s Librarians Section. The result would be the first children’s book award in the world known as the John Newberry Medal (Newberry Award Manuel). The Newberry Medal was first awarded in 1922 to an author of children’s literature. In 1937 Frederic G. Melcher would suggest that they Illustrators of children’s book should also be recognized. In 1938 the first Randolph Caldecott Medal was awarded to an illustrator of children’s literature (Caldecott Medal Manuel). The process of how to award the winners has evolved over the years. Both medals were awarded by the same committee until 1980 when a separate committee awarded each medal. Today both committees consist of 15 members of the Association for Library Service to Children. The committees consist of eight elected members, six appointed members and one appointed chairperson (Caldecott Medal Manuel). The basic criteria for consideration of both the Newberry and Caldecott Medals are the same. The committees are only to consider notable and original works. The works must be in the English language fist published in the United States by an American publisher. The author or illustrator must a United States citizen or resident (Caldecott Medal Manual). Each committee will award annually one winner and may give out honors to a few other notable works. Winners will be awarded a [physical medal and a gold seal will be placed on copies of the books. Honor recipients receive certificates and silver seals are placed on the copies of the books (Caldecott Medal Manuel).
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer is a nonfiction novel. Into the Wild is a novel about a man named Chris McCandless who went into the wilderness and left everything in his hometown to hitchhike into different parts of America, Mexico and Canada. After he finished college he gave all his money to charity, left his car with everything in it and burned all of the things in his wallet. He wanted to find adventure in a new life. Chris McCandless died on his way to Alaska by being under prepared, he died of starvation. Chris McCandless was a man who went into the wilderness and hitchhiked to find adventure and get away from society and to start a new life, by being independent, and changing his identity.
The book ‘Into the Wild’ is based on a true story of Christopher J McCandless, a well educated and able young man who chased after his dreams and ambitions. Soon after graduating from Emory University, Chris gave up the balance of his education savings account to OXFAM and disappeared from society to live the life of isolation and venture into the Alaskan Wilderness, This wild adventure ultimately led to his death. According to Mark Laurence, a wilderness journalist, he states that, “It is surprising to look at the leading causes of most deaths in the wilderness--all of these are caused by personal error in judgment.” This quote fits perfectly towards Chris McCandless. He didn't die due to the wilderness. He died from his own misconstrue which
It shows not only what happens but the effects, side effects and the ultimate ending of how these are treated and handled by the victim and even others around them. Though the content holds the inappropriate context and evidence, it allows students and young adults to realize the seriousness of content and topics shown in the book. Thus, this book should not be considered a banned book even though it portrays heavy content that can be considered not suitable for young adults. This content is not avoidable and is brought up practically everyday through life. Allowing someone to not experience and fully understand why the questionable content is bad, banning it specifically will not allow a full grasp of
All in all, my opinion on the book is that it should not be banned or challenged because it basically violates the first amendment which is stated
Everywhere in the world, people argue over whether or not books should be banned. Books are challenged and banned because of the content inside of them. There are various reasons as to why a book is banned.
The book, Into the wild, takes us into the world of a young man named Christopher Johnson McCandless. He travelled across the western United States from 1990 to 1992, and on April 28, 1992, he started his last adventure and walked into the wilds of Alaska. About 112 days later, he died of starvation. Unsurprisingly, public opinion polarized on his behavior. Some may admire his courage and noble ideals, though some regard him as an idiotic and arrogant narcissist. Although he died on his way to find the truth and back to nature, I believe that Chris McCandless should be considered as a hero, but I cannot completely approve of all his behaviors.
During Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, Max tries to be able to fend for himself and becomes independent because his mother decided to leave him without any supper or attention. Since he wasn’t getting attention, Max left on his trip to the land of where the wild things are. While he is in the land, he becomes the leader and discovers that he is lonely since his mother was always there to give him love. When he realizes he feels lonely and hungry, he gives up all of his leadership of the wild things and goes back home to where he will get something to eat and not have to be independent. Max is not independent because he relies too much on his mother.
Literary criticism shows multiple valid points of the many things that are inappropriate with this book. A parent said, "But to have that language and to take the name of Christ in vain – I don't go for that. As a Christian, and as a female, I was offended. Kids don’t have to be reading that kind of thing". This quote shows that it’s not about simply wanting to ban a book, but more about how you don't want others to read the type of books that are inappropriate for them. Children should not have to read a book with such foul language and with things that could potentially be offensive. If a parent would go so far as to try and ban a book, then there must be quite a good reason they don't want their child to read it. Equally important, many people gave reviews on the book saying things like, "Haddon does not understand Asperger", "A major disservice to the Autistic Community", and "Stereotyped, inaccurate, horribly offensive... this isn't how it is".
School boards derive their power in policies on making our education better. They came to an agreement on embargoing fictitious stories. Fictional books enable readers to be more creative thinkers and writers. Putting a ban on fictional books is like putting a cap on humans minds to think outside the box. Literature can influence change in the world in various ways. Silent voices and stifling ideas are no means of growth. These authors dared to reveal the same inner monsters we have.