2006-10-10 14:35:35 · 3 answers · asked by fade_awaexx 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
if it's the Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, it was banned because of the use of the n-word. It's used often and the book also depicts very racist scenes. In an attempt at culture sensitivity, they banned it.
2006-10-10 14:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by Dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone knows the real reason for the ban. it portrays the journey from youth to a self confident adult by a black man who uses the term "invisible" to describe the common view of racist whites towards people of different colors.
2013-09-21 06:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by yobvas2 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It was supposed to be because of violence, sexuality and profanity in the book expressed by "concerned" parents of high school kids.
2006-10-10 14:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋