What are your thoughts related to censorship of literature

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In paragraph form, Respond to the prompts below referring to the novel "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

1. In reflecting on African-American/Black literature as a whole, what scene, line, or chapter was most engaging and why? Quote from the texts, if needed, to provide concrete examples of the analysis.

2. Published in 1970, The Bluest Eye has made the American Library Associations "Top 10 Most Challenged Books List" several times, including in 2021. Why do you think this is? Do you think it should be? Why do you think it is or isn't important to have difficult conversations regarding controversial subjects?

Browse the lists to see what other books have been banned:
Are you familiar with any of the other listings? What are your thoughts related to censorship of literature?

Having read the novel, how has it shaped your understanding of privilege related to race, socioeconomics, education, etc.

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