I want to start out by saying that people are ridiculous.
There are some individuals that make me want to live on a different planet due
to their ignorance. This lady upset about a story is one of them. I understand
that the content of the STORY can be controversial. However, let me emphasize
this again, it’s a STORYYYYYY. I am attempting to understand her point of view,
and I will admit that I’m struggling. Maybe I’m an inconsiderate dummy?
Literature is not usually written to purposely evoke negative, riotous events. “The Most
Dangerous Game” has been taught in schools for decades and never has it been
proven to evoke violence in those who read it. In my opinion it actually repels
thoughts of murder, etc. The sick idea that someone would hunt humans is
utterly disturbing. I don’t know a lot of people who would read that and react
with a desire to kill or a desire to be anything like the characters in the story. I’m sorry that this woman is upset but at the same time I
do believe she is blowing this situation WAY out of proportion. I wish people
like herself could understand that stories in fact have hidden motifs and
underlying messages. They weren't targeted to corrupt everyone. Sometimes
people irk me. :/ “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” -Dr. Seuss
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Ban "The Most Dangerous Game"? *Facepalm*
I want to start out by saying that people are ridiculous.
There are some individuals that make me want to live on a different planet due
to their ignorance. This lady upset about a story is one of them. I understand
that the content of the STORY can be controversial. However, let me emphasize
this again, it’s a STORYYYYYY. I am attempting to understand her point of view,
and I will admit that I’m struggling. Maybe I’m an inconsiderate dummy?
Literature is not usually written to purposely evoke negative, riotous events. “The Most
Dangerous Game” has been taught in schools for decades and never has it been
proven to evoke violence in those who read it. In my opinion it actually repels
thoughts of murder, etc. The sick idea that someone would hunt humans is
utterly disturbing. I don’t know a lot of people who would read that and react
with a desire to kill or a desire to be anything like the characters in the story. I’m sorry that this woman is upset but at the same time I
do believe she is blowing this situation WAY out of proportion. I wish people
like herself could understand that stories in fact have hidden motifs and
underlying messages. They weren't targeted to corrupt everyone. Sometimes
people irk me. :/
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