It’s ironic that they removed To Kill A Mockingbird because of it’s focus on civil rights in 1960’s South. IIRC, the last scene of the book is during a black man’s trial for murder, and he is being falsely accused. Scout’s father is able to prove his innocence and teach a lesson to the judge. And about causing harm to innocent people and creatures. There’s another scene in the book that regards the significance of the title but it’s just as noteworthy.
Winston in 1984 frustrated me. His character was gross. So I just stopped reading it midway.
I am with @toreyj01 I think Animal Farm is an excellent substitute. As well as Fahrenheit 451- the manipulation of the people into the destruction of free speech and press is something that is worth shining a light on.
"The idea of just sitting quiet and being told stuff and taking things in in a passive stance is not a thing that’s in many cultures.
How many of today’s cultures don’t have class rooms of students sitting quietly at their desk listening to teachers? Does he think they don’t have schools in Africa or something?
The speakers were referring to a program called the “3Rs,” which stands for “rights, respect, responsibility,” and was put together by Advocates for Youth, a group partnered with Planned Parenthood, Alpha News reported.
Folks promulgate ideological crap that is DESIGNED to make people into malcontents to serve in some Revolution and then blame anything but the bunk they’re pushing.
