Classic novels are overrated and should not be studied in

classrooms. Do you agree?

It is a common question now days as to why classic novels are overrated, and thus, should not be
taught in classrooms. How is this our conclusion? Well, many people argue that classic novels no
longer have any relation toward society today but let’s expand more on classical novels. Many classic
novels relate to the problems of the current time and are turned into a passionate and impactful way of
resolving these world problems I’ll give you an example. Ever heard of the novel ‘To Kill a
Mockingbird’. This book has taken the world by storm, through informing people about the racial
injustice of ‘colored people’ this has not only swayed people’s opinions but have touched many
hearts. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee is a leading novel of the year 1961. The story is set in a
small town, called Alabama. The novel begins focusing the story on the coming-of-age day of a young
girl and narrates the childhood of Scout and Jem Finch as their father Atticus defends a Black man
falsely accused of rape. This novel was a way for black individuals to finally have a chance to voice
their vexation. As such, To Kill a Mockingbird is now and still a renowned book, which even today
resonates with our current issues. Moreover, classic novels exhibit exceptional literary styles, a rarity
in today's more common forms of writing. A great number of classic novels talk about significant
historical events which should be brought into a learning environment since it gives students a chance
to learn from these stories and to not repeat the same mistakes.
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