Separation, Transformation and Return: The Hero's Journey
In The Hero with a Thousand Faces (1949), Joseph Campbell explores the universal patterns at the heart of mythological storytelling. But the Hero's Journey it not just a litera...
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The Catcher in the Rye captures teenage alienation and the struggle for identity with raw honesty. Banning it for profanity and rebellion ignores its impact on readers who see themselves in Holden’s struggles.
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To Kill a Mockingbird challenges racism and injustice through the eyes of a child. Banning it for discomfort ignores its power to inspire empathy and critical thinking.
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Fahrenheit 451 warns against censorship and the suppression of ideas. Banning it is ironic—it proves the book’s point about the dangers of controlling knowledge.
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The Complete Maus uses a graphic novel format to depict the Holocaust’s horrors with raw honesty. Banning it for language and imagery ignores its role in preserving history and teaching essential lessons on genocide and resilience.
