Just for some information. The Color Purple was banned by the public school system. In this blog, we read about th multitude of layered, concepts, themes, ideas, and the intricate plot that played out within the novel. I, personally, feel that this book should not be banned. First, there are worst things that we read about than homosexuality. Joyce, Hemmingway, Wordsworth, and even Dickens all portray rather explicit themes and realistic topics in their writing. Why then is the topic of sexuality (between two people of the same sex) so taboo? Second, kids at that age are already interested in sexuality and finding themselves. Any surface analysis of Celie's behavior reveals that she felt victimized by men and therefore would naturally result to having feelings for women. A teenager or someone who has had the same misfortune might better understand the origins of such feelings and learn to combat them through this understanding. Third, would I want my highschool student reading this novel?? YES! This book has intense realistic situations that are better empathized through literature than real life experience. If my child had a friend who was being raped by her father or felt lonely or felt racially discriminated against, they might find something or question something by reading this book.
Why not allow it to be purchased by public school libraries?
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