The Representation of Violence in Young Adult Literature
The Representation of Violence in Young Adult Literature
Author(s): Voicu Mihnea SimandanSubject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Education, Studies of Literature, Sociology, Educational Psychology, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Robert Cormier; violence; young adult literature; William Golding;
Summary/Abstract: Violence steps into our lives through novels, young adult literature, magazines, television, newspapers, etc. It can be represented in different forms, such as emotional, physical, spiritual, and social violence. There are a great number of books for young adults that deal with controversial topics, such as drugs, alcohol, violence, and sex. This paper seeks to explore the pros and cons of representation of violence in young adult literature. In order to do that, literature about violence in young adult fiction and examples from two novels for young adults will be used to support the arguments. The two novels are The Chocolate War by American writer Robert Cormier, published in 1974, and Lord of the Flies by British writer William Golding, published in 1954. An appendix, which includes the plot summary of the two books, follows the references list.
Journal: Educația Plus
- Issue Year: VII/2011
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 230-244
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English