30.reflection paragraph on sources

I was fairly sucessful with my sources, although i didnt find a direct answer as to why the book was banned. The most biased source would have to bo yahoo.com its basically comments people post instead of actual facts. The most trustworthy source would have to be sparknotes, it gives the chapters reviews and a whole book overview. It's made up of everything that is need to know what the book is about. It's a very helpful source.

29. Works cited

Sources

sparknotes.com
alcu.org
yahoo.com
classiclit.com
Poemhunter.com
ireadbannedbooks.com
homeworktips.com
cliffsnotes.com
goodreads.com
webster.edu

28. Relfection on findings and process

During my book i learned a lot about censorship and banning of books. I really didn't understand how book were banned or why. I had never really read a banned book until now. I didn't realize the content that some book contained. It surprised me that authors would write such things is book. The most interesting thing I learned is that almost anyone can challenge a book. The easiest part of the project was making up questions to be answered throughout the project. The most difficult part was finding controversial passages. If I could do it over again, I would do it as quickly as possible instead of procrastinating

27. finding paragraph 3

The last of my questions about the books and banned was what are the standards for a book to be banned. There really are no specific standards, it basically depends on who it was to challenge the book. It depends on how persuasive they are with their reasoning for challenging the book.

26. finding paragraph 2

another one of my questions was who is in cotrol of banning books. I found out that multiple groups review newly published book to see if they are fit for the public and perhaps school. Some books may be banned from school but open to public. It all depends on who reviews it and what the book contains.

25. finding paragraph 1

One of my search questions for this book was, why was it banned? I didn't get a direct answer. I couldnt findout why it was banned. Based off of what I did find and what I read ,profanity and sexual content is why it was banned.

22. Quote caption citation

Censorship, the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are "offensive."




Paraphrase: Censorship is when individuals have words images or ideas that are approved by publishers that shouldn't be according to the readers. Sometimes publishers don't things as being very offensive until the readers/viewers create complaints. Once complaints are made others tend to join in until ultimately the book/quote/ image etc is banned or censored.

21. groups that have banned the book and citation

Its is not stated who banned the book, only that it was banned in Boston. I couldn't find and groups or individuals that have banned this book.

20.Message passage 2.

"We all ought to make sacrifices for literature. Look at me. I'm going to England without a protest. All for literature."


I think this is a message to people who are interested in literature or writing.  It's saying that he wasn't really prepared but he continued for literature. It's sort of like a motivation to those who are interested in writing, saying even if you don't think you're ready you should at least try. I think it also links back because he is a writer himself.

19. Message Passage one

 “I can’t stand it to think my life is going so fast and I'm not really living it."  “Nobody ever lives their life all the way up except bull-fighters.


I think this quotes shows some of what Ernest Hemmingway thinks due to his own personal experiences. He's trying to help others realize this and it is a powerful message. It's saying that your don't really live your life unless you are living it like a bull fighter. In other words life is full of risks that sometimes lead to great experiences. I think this shows that he regrets not doing so things while he had the chance.

18. Chart/graph/map dealing with the book

  This is a map of Europe. The novel took place in Europe.

17. Controversial Passage 3

The whole book is about the relationship between Jake and Brett. The reason they aren't together is she is unwilling to give up her sexlife. The fact that sex plays suvh a major part in this book is part of why the book was banned. This added on the the profanity bring alot of controversy.

I personally think that profanity was most of why  this novel was banned. The whole general plot of sec being the only reason she doesnt have a relationship with Jake just makes it that much worse. It's mainly about that fact that she does'nt want to give it up.

16. controversial passage 2

""well what will you drink?" I asked"- ""pernod"" ""that;s not good for little girls."" ""little girl like yourself. Dites Garcon, Un pernod"" ""a pernod for me, too" ""what's the matter?" she asked" ""going on a party?"" ""sure. Aren't you?"" ""I don't know, you never know in this town"" ""don't you like Paris?"" ""no"" ""why don't you go somewhere else?"" ""isn't anywhere else."" ""you're happy alright."" ""Happy, hell!""

There is a continued use of profanity in this use. It has more profanity than any other book i have persona;;y ever read. The language almost comes completely naturally to the characters. 

Source- "The Sun Also Rises"

15. Controversial passage 1, explaination and citation

“Oh, Jake,” Brett said, “we could have had such a damned good time together.”
Ahead was a mounted policeman in khaki directing traffic. He raised his baton. The car slowed suddenly pressing Brett against me.
“Yes,” I said. “Isn’t it pretty to think so?”


One of the main reason this book was banned is due to the language. There is alot of profanity in the book. In almost every other paragraph there is a use of profanity. The characters use the language excessively.


Source- "The Sun Also Rises"

11. Info on the author

Ernest hemmingway was born July 21st, 1899 and died July 2nd, 1961. He was an american auther and a journalist. He had an economical and understated style. He was born in Oak Park Illinois. He was also a WWI ambulance driver.
      The fact that he was a part of WWI could be linked to why Jake was as well. In the book, it states that Jake was a WWI veteran. Maybe he wanted a little piece of his life to be in the book as well.

9. Describe your book.

The main character, Jakes Barnes, is in a relationship with Brett Ashley, a woman who treated a wound he received during the war. This wound left him impotent. Later, Brett left him because she was unwilling to give up her sexlife. She then began a relationship with Mike Campbell who she plans to marry.

         Jake meets Brett at a hotel room one night alone in Madrid. She tells him she wants to leave Madrid. They got train tickets to leave. On the train, Brett realizes she still has feelings for Jake. She tells him they could have had a wonderful time together. Jake responds saying "yes, isn't it pretty to think so?" They both go their seperate ways.

14, Quote, caption, Citation

Jake writes to Robert Cohn in Spain to say that he and Bill will meet Cohn at Bayonneto go fishing together near the Spanish village of Burguete.

Robert is one of Jake's friends in which he hasn't talked to in a while. He lives in Spain. He plans to catch up on old times by inviting Robert to fish with him. He is going all the way to Spain to visit him.

Source- Cliffsnotes.com

12.Book review from a well known source and citation

The Sun Also Rises opens with the narrator, Jake -Barnes, delivering a brief biographical sketch of his friend, Robert Cohn. Jake is a veteran of World War I who now works as a journalist in Paris. Cohn is also an American expatriate, although not a war veteran. He is a rich Jewish writer who lives in Paris with his forceful and controlling girlfriend, Frances Clyne. Cohn has become restless of late, and he comes to Jake’s office one afternoon to try to convince Jake to go with him to South America. Jake refuses, and he takes pains to get rid of Cohn. That night at a dance club, Jake runs into Lady Brett Ashley, a divorced socialite and the love of Jake’s life. Brett is a free-spirited and independent woman, but she can be very selfish at times. She and Jake met in England during World War I, when Brett treated Jake for a war wound. During Jake and Brett’s conversation, it is subtly implied that Jake’s injury rendered him impotent. Although Brett loves Jake, she hints that she is unwilling to give up sex, and that for this reason she will not commit to a relationship with him.The next morning, Jake and Cohn have lunch. Cohn is quite taken with Brett, and he gets angry when Jake tells him that Brett plans to marry Mike Campbell, a heavy-drinking Scottish war veteran. That afternoon, Brett stands Jake up. That night, however, she arrives unexpectedly at his apartment with Count Mippipopolous, a rich Greek expatriate. After sending the count out for champagne, Brett tells Jake that she is leaving for San Sebastian, in Spain, saying it will be easier on both of them to be apart.

Several weeks later, while Brett and Cohn are both traveling outside of Paris, one of Jake’s friends, a fellow American war veteran named Bill Gorton, arrives in Paris. Bill and Jake make plans to leave for Spain to do some fishing and later attend the fiesta at Pamplona. Jake makes plans to meet Cohn on the way to Pamplona. Jake runs into Brett, who has returned from San Sebastian; with her is Mike, her fiancé. They ask if they may join Jake in Spain, and he politely responds that they may. When Mike leaves for a moment, Brett reveals to Jake that she and Cohn were in San Sebastian together.

Bill and Jake take a train from Paris to Bayonne, in the south of France, where they meet Cohn. The three men travel together into Spain, to Pamplona. They plan on meeting Brett and Mike that night, but the couple does not show up. Bill and Jake decide to leave for a small town called Burguete to fish, but Cohn chooses to stay and wait for Brett. Bill and Jake travel to the Spanish countryside and check into a small, rural inn. They spend five pleasant days fishing, drinking, and playing cards. Eventually, Jake receives a letter from Mike. He writes that he and Brett will be arriving in Pamplona shortly. Jake and Bill leave on a bus that afternoon to meet the couple. After arriving in Pamplona, Jake and Bill check into a hotel owned by Montoya, a Spanish bullfighting expert who likes Jake for his earnest interest in the sport. Jake and Bill meet up with Brett, Mike, and Cohn, and the whole group goes to watch the bulls being unloaded in preparation for the bullfights during the fiesta. Mike mocks Cohn harshly for following Brett around when he is not wanted.

After a few more days of preparation, the fiesta begins. The city is consumed with dancing, drinking, and general debauchery. The highlight of the first day is the first bullfight, at which Pedro Romero, a nineteen-year-old prodigy, distinguishes himself above all the other bullfighters. Despite its violence, Brett cannot take her eyes off the bullfight, or Romero. A few days later, Jake and his friends are at the hotel dining room, and Brett notices Romero at a nearby table. She persuades Jake to introduce her to him. Mike again verbally abuses Cohn, and they almost come to blows before Jake defuses the situation. Later that night, Brett asks Jake to help her find Romero, with whom she says she has fallen in love. Jake agrees to help, and Brett and Romero spend the night together.

Jake then meets up with Mike and Bill, who are both extremely drunk. Cohn soon arrives, demanding to know where Brett is. After an exchange of insults, Cohn attacks Mike and Jake, knocking them both out. When Jake returns to the hotel, he finds Cohn lying face down on his bed and crying. Cohn begs Jake’s forgiveness, and Jake reluctantly grants it. The next day, Jake learns from Bill and Mike that the night before Cohn also beat up Romero when he discovered the bullfighter with Brett; Cohn later begged Romero to shake hands with him, but Romero refused.At the bullfight that afternoon, Romero fights brilliantly, dazzling the crowd by killing a bull that had gored a man to death in the streets. Afterward, he cuts the bull’s ear off and gives it to Brett. After this final bullfight, Romero and Brett leave for Madrid together. Cohn has left that morning, so only Bill, Mike, and Jake remain as the fiesta draws to a close.

The next day, the three remaining men rent a car and drive out of Spain to Bayonne and then go their separate ways. Jake heads back into Spain to San Sebastian, where he plans to spend several quiet days relaxing. He receives a telegram from Brett, however, asking him to come meet her in Madrid. He complies, and boards an overnight train that same day. Jake finds Brett alone in a Madrid hotel room. She has broken with Romero, fearing that she would ruin him and his career. She announces that she now wants to return to Mike. Jake books tickets for them to leave Madrid. As they ride in a taxi through the Spanish capital, Brett laments that she and Jake could have had a wonderful time together. Jake responds, “Yes, isn’t it pretty to think so?”

Source- Sparknotes.com

3) What I want to know about my book

There are a couple thing I would like to know about my book. First off, I would like to know why it got banned. Also I would like to know who it is in control of banning books. Lastly, I would like to know what the standards are that a book must reach to be banned. I'm more so curious about the process of banning books, but in specific I would like to know why this book was banned.

8) What is Censorship? Citation

Censorship is the control of offensive words, images, or ideas. It controls what the public is able to access. Sometimes, the access points have an option as to weather you want it to be censored or not. It's to basically regulate what the public can view or hear. http://www.aclu.org/free-speech/what-censorship

Book Research sites

http://thebestnotes.com
This site gives a summary of the book. This helps comprehension while reading the book
http://www.enotes.com
This site tells about Dreiser himself. this helps to better understand why the book was written.
http://www.cliffsnotes.com
This site tells about the book when it was published. This lets you know what people thought of the book.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com
This site gives posts and reviews of the book. This lets you see the actual reactions of people who read the book.

Book knowledge

Initially,I  didn't know anything about this book, but I read a summary of it. I found out that the book is about a boy named Clyde Griffiths who worked as a bell boy. He began a relationship with a woman named Roberta Alden. Later in the book he end up murdering her.

Book choice reasoning

I wasn't here the day we listed the books to read, therefore mine was chosen for me. I did read a summary of the book to find out what it was about. It seems like an interesting book. If i were to pick a book though, i would probably have picked a book similar to this one.

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