The Great Gatsby
F.Scott Fitzgerald
This book tells more of the story of the American dream based in the roaring 20's. This novel is also considered to be the greatest novel of all time.
To Kill a Mockingbird
A classic novel during the jim crow era about a laywer looking for justice for an innocent black man. This classic pulls at the heart strings as it navigates a dark era in America's history.
The Giver
A classic novel that shows power in individualism and the joys and pains are life are not something to .
The Handmaids Tale
Margaret Artwood
A classic tale about a dystopian future after a second American civil war. This book tells the story of an society ruled by a totalitarian regime in America.
Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury
A classic novel warning about a dystopian future of knowledge censorship. This books unforgetable message is still relavent today and great for all readers.
Animal Farm
George Orwell
A classic book telling the story of the russian revolution through farm animals. This books depicts past events in a way to learn from history and not repeat it.
The Scarlett Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Another classic about the life of a woman living in a puritan society navigator her life marked by adultry.
Why These Books
I decided to go with a banned book/classic theme for this project. Most of these books we either read in high school or were supposed to. I know at that time I took advantage of Quizlet or SparkNotes for the books that bored me, such as the scarlett letter and great expectations, missing out on some important knowledge. As an adult, I recognize that all of these books have some lesson that, I personally believe all of us could learn from these books even now to ensure we dont make some of the mistakes as we continually grow. Most of these books from a surface level seem almost anti-American, which is not my goal. I believe these authors want Americans to be the best we can be or just good people in general by not only learning from history but taking a look inward as well.
If I had to say something about how these books had an effect on me, I would say they made me aware of the social climate we live in. These books don’t have anything to do with my career goals, but as I grew older I know they had an impact on me and the way I think. I chose the next 2 for my to-read list because they were books my family wanted me to read when I was younger, but I was too stubborn to do so. Now that I’m older I understand why they wanted me to read these and I intend to do so.