In Fahrenheit 451 why were books banned?

Answer 1

Fahrenheit 451 is banned in some areas because it contains offensive language and content. A parent complained to the superintendent of West Marion High School about the book's usage of the phrase "God damn" and, subsequently, the book was removed from the reading list. Other schools have also banned this book for its questionable themes, though West Marion is the most recent.

Answer:

The banning of "Fahrenheit 451" Ray Bradbury's 1953 book about the evils of book banning and censorship is one of those circular jokes that we see every once in a while. The initial complaint was that the words "hell" and "damn" appeared in it making it a corrupting force on society. Opponents then noted that one of the books burned was a Christian Bible and took the position that the author advocated burning Bibles (rather than the opposite that he was trying to show how bad things had become)

A more obvious reason seems to exist. One of the main themes of the story is that a government which tries to suppress freedom of expression should be opposed. In the early 50's, when this book was written, this advocacy of opposition was seen as a bad thing by real world authoritarian groups (e.g. McCarthyism) that claimed to have all the answers.

Like the opposition to "1984", the opposition to "Fahrenheit 451" seems to grow as the depicted society grows too similar to our own. One of these uncomfortable parallels is today's increased use of entertainment in place of learning and culture. Ray Bradbury has stated that this dumbing down was one of the concerns he was trying to raise.

Answer 2

In Fahrenheit 451, the government wants everyone to be equal and happy... Most of the conflicts in the world are caused by the different opinions people have... To make everyone equal and happy the government banned all books, and regulate their TVs, news, etc...

Because they are not allowed to read books, and the TVs, etc. are regulated, everyone has the same opinion on everything and there are no conflicts..

Answer 3

In Fahrenheit 451, books were banned because they were considered sources of conflicting ideas and emotions that could disrupt societal harmony and stability. The government believed that by eliminating literature, they could control the thoughts and behaviors of the people more easily.

Answer 4

For starters, don't let people tell you that this book was never banned.

Fahrenheit 451 was banned sometime after he published the book in the 1950's because when the book was written in 1953, this advocacy of opposition was seen as a bad thing by real world authoritarian groups (e.g. McCarthyism) that claimed to have all the answers. The opposition to "Fahrenheit 451" seems to grow as the depicted society grows too similar to our own. One of these uncomfortable parallels is today's increased use of entertainment in place of learning and culture. Ray Bradbury has stated that this dumbing down was one of the concerns he was trying to raise.

This book has also been banned in states such as Mississippi and Texas

Answer 5

it is a book about censorship so it is confusing that it is being banned. It should not be banned because it shows teens who are glued to their technology what could happen in th future. We need to open our minds.

Quite frankly, it is the height of foolishness to ban any book. No one has the right to tell another that this knowledge is acceptable but this other knowledge is not. This is how witch hunts begin, or internment camps get built. To eliminate access to a reader is only, exlusively the venue of parents of small children, only when the children are small, and this speaks only to the innocence and protection of that innocence of the child.

Here in the US, we have the garanteed right of voice. Ban a book here and you have entered into an area of criminal denial of civil rights. I for one will fight you to end.

All of that being said, books will naturally cencor themselves. That is, those who are even remotely concerned with introducing garbage to their minds will simply not read what is not worth reading.

Answer 6

The irony of why Fahrenheit 451 is so controversial is largely that it apposes censorship. However it can simply be argued that the controversy stems from the aggression towards the government, and criticism of what was considered a standard life style. Furthermore there is graphic violence and suicide attempts, and while that may seem like a silly thing to censor in todays day and age, keep in mind this came out in the 1950's.

Answer 7

because of Minorities and Strong Language
He said a bad word .If you say something bad some one will tell on you and you will get banned.

Answer 8

Because they spark controversey and when there is controversey not everyone is happy. Happiness is what the government want the people to have at all times. So they have peace in society.

Answer 9

The books were banned because they promoted individual thoughts. In the society they all lived in, it was easier to have everybody agree; therefore burning the books.

Answer 10

Literature. Didn't you read the first page?