Slaughterhous-five childrens crusade & banning

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In summary, the conversation discusses whether or not the book Slaughterhouse-Five should be banned. Some argue that there is nothing wrong with the book and that banning it goes against the principle of free speech. Others suggest that banning the book only makes people more curious to read it. The conversation also touches on the author Kurt Vonnegut and his other works, with some expressing their love for his writing and others finding it boring. There is also mention of a movie adaptation of the book and the idea of creating a section on Amazon for banned books.
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slaughterhous-five childrens crusade & banning it

si must know do you think slaughterhouse-five should be banned :cry: why or why not :confused:
 
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Why would anyone wa to ban Slaughterhouse-5?
 
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Who is wanting a ban Zirox? You need to provide details, otherwise your post has little meaning. There are always small self interest groups that want to deprive others of whatever they personally object to.

There is nothing wrong with the book, it's one of my favorites.
 
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Sorry guys, but wat is so great about that book? I have read it and found it rather on the boring side.
Maybe that's way they should banned it. :wink:
 
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I didn't really care for it, but there is nothing bannable it in (or in any book for that matter). Runs against the principle of free speech.

The only case you can make is no government support (i.e. library housing) for certain material (only things coming immediately to mind racist or pornographic material). The problem isthat once you draw that line idiots running special interest groups then want to ban all sorts of things that they personally disagree with,free speech be damned.

Slaughterhouse-five, even though i didn't enjoy it is a book that should be read by everyone. Same with Fahrenheit 451.
 
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If you didn't enjoy the book, you might still like the movie. It was quite enjoyable. :biggrin:
 
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I remember as a young'un being quite upset when they took this book, Slaughterhouse Five (and several others by Vonnegut), out of the high school library in my tiny town in Alabama. I grew up during the time of book-burning and literary censorship in the South (U.S.).
Vonnegut is probably my all-time favorite author. In high school, I loved his books so much that I read many of them in two translations: English and French. This was only because I wanted to hear different interpretations on the author's work.
Coincidentally, I am re-reading The Sirens of Titan this week. The recent explorations of Titan have motivated me to read it again, simply because it's so fascinating to compare what an author in 1959 speculated (and fantasized) about this moon vs. what we know now.
I can't understand why there would be talk of banning a Vonnegut novel in this day and age (even in the Southern U.S.), but I would like to know more, if such reasons still exist. I thought we'd all moved past this now.
 
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Agree Evo, "slughterhouse 5" movie is much better than the book.
 
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Why would anyone wa to ban Slaughterhouse-5?
elders in 1970 to 2001 is who, sorry for the lack of detail evo, and I'm looking forward to the movie when i have the chance.
 
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tumor said:
Sorry guys, but wat is so great about that book? I have read it and found it rather on the boring side.
Maybe that's way they should banned it. :wink:
i agree :bugeye:

I didn't really care for it, but there is nothing bannable it in (or in any book for that matter). Runs against the principle of free speech
but in another twisted responsibilities world i am predispositioned to also believe in this
bare it in mind i have no intentions to ban this book
 
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I won't read anything unless at least one special interest group has tried to ban it.
 
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What is the objection to Slaughterhouse-Five? I love Vonnegut novels and don't really know what about it is even objectionable. I can understand some people won't like that genre, but the easy solution is to not read it. You don't have to ban it for everyone else.

tribdog, that might actually be a good approach. Let these people know that by banning the book, it just makes people even more curious to read it. Maybe Amazon should have a section dedicated to banned books to make it easier to find them for those so inclined. That would "learn" them! :smile:
 
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Moonbear said:
What is the objection to Slaughterhouse-Five? I love Vonnegut novels and don't really know what about it is even objectionable. I can understand some people won't like that genre, but the easy solution is to not read it. You don't have to ban it for everyone else.

tribdog, that might actually be a good approach. Let these people know that by banning the book, it just makes people even more curious to read it. Maybe Amazon should have a section dedicated to banned books to make it easier to find them for those so inclined. That would "learn" them! :smile:
yep, that was my way of looking at it. I knew I had a social conscience in here somewhere.
 

FAQ: Slaughterhous-five childrens crusade & banning

What is "Slaughterhouse-Five: Children's Crusade"?

"Slaughterhouse-Five: Children's Crusade" is a novel written by Kurt Vonnegut that tells the story of a man named Billy Pilgrim who becomes "unstuck in time" and experiences various events of his life out of chronological order. It is also considered a satirical commentary on war and the human condition.

What is the Children's Crusade?

The Children's Crusade was a real-life event that took place in 1212, where thousands of children were said to have marched to Jerusalem to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslims. However, the authenticity of this event is debated, and some believe it may have been a myth or an exaggerated account. Vonnegut uses this historical event as a metaphor in his novel.

Why was "Slaughterhouse-Five: Children's Crusade" banned?

"Slaughterhouse-Five" has been banned and challenged numerous times since its publication in 1969 due to its explicit language, sexual content, and anti-war themes. Many schools and libraries have banned it for being "obscene" or "unpatriotic." However, it is also widely considered a literary masterpiece and has won numerous awards.

What impact did the banning have on the novel's success?

The banning of "Slaughterhouse-Five" has actually helped to increase its popularity and solidify its status as a classic. The controversy surrounding the book has brought more attention to it, and it continues to be widely read and studied in schools and universities. Vonnegut himself stated that "the banning of books is proof that books still matter."

Has "Slaughterhouse-Five: Children's Crusade" ever been unbanned?

Yes, "Slaughterhouse-Five" has been unbanned in many places where it was previously banned or challenged. In 1972, a federal court ruled that its ban in a school district was unconstitutional. It has also been removed from the American Library Association's list of most frequently challenged books. However, it is still occasionally banned or challenged in certain schools and communities.

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