![]() ![]() Andersen holds a cultural mirror up for us, and many of the traits we see reflected are anything but pretty. We even had some great discussions about America's cultural drift away from anything that could be considered "sacred" toward a completely "profane" reality. We talked about Andersen's decision to employ "profane speech" in the dialogue throughout the story, and the general consensus of the class was that the "profanity" was employed successfully by Andersen to make the work seem more realistic and accessible to a young audience. We had an open discussion about what defines sacred vs. I teach 8th grade students in an alternative school setting, so this book seemed a perfect fit. However, if you are someone who can look past the "profanity" to the deeper message and critique of American culture, this work is an extremely valuable piece of contemporary literature. If you are someone who is easily offended by "swear words", then you may want to pass up this book. ![]()
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