Allegorical Writings
Why would these be challenged?
Children's Literature Activity
1. Theme: Surface Level
2. Theme: Allegorical (Deeper Level)
3. Title: New title based on hidden meaning
4. Sins - What sins are represented?
5. Censorship - Why would it be banned?
2. Theme: Allegorical (Deeper Level)
3. Title: New title based on hidden meaning
4. Sins - What sins are represented?
5. Censorship - Why would it be banned?
Hidden Messages
Pro-segregation
Anti-welfare Learned Helplessness Binge Eating Substance Abuse |
Witchcraft
Anti-American Totalitarian society Christian theology Anti-Christian Eternal Life |
Philosophical
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Entitled Fatalism - Events are fixed and humans are powerless
Capitalism - Private ownership and free markets should govern economies Classism - Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class Materialism - Material possessions and physical comforts are more important than spiritual values Anti-Semitism - Hostility, prejudice, and discrimination against Jews Feminism - Advocacy for women's rights Consumerism - Protection or promotion of consumer rights |