This paper examnes the arguments against censorship of literature in the educational system. The author argues that literature
allows for the presentation of a wide range of necssary, but sometimes, unpleasant issues,
encourages free speech and allows different opinions to be expressed. In this paper's opinion, literature also encourages
diversity and is often the students only exposure to different cultures and practices. The author also points out that controversy often encourages dialogue and as a result allows students to form their own, independent ideas. The paper uses examples from different literary works and quotes different educators in order to support these arguments.