The Hunger Games

Okay, I understand that The Hunger Games is a young adult book and that the book is violent. At this stage, young adults handle different situations not the same. I believe that most young adults can handle the violence, since many of them are mature. I feel that The Hunger Games is not worth banning because of a few kids who can not handle it. The back cover of the book clearly explains what the book about, and it's violent nature. If someone can't handle it, they should be able to choose not to read. This great book should not be ruined.
A big reason why The Hunger Games should not be banned is that it has a sweetness to it. It shows the little things in life, and Katniss Everdeen is a great example of this. It took her awhile, but she did end up noticing the innocence of Peeta Mellmark. In the book, she says, “And then he gives me a smile that just seems so genuinely sweet with just the right touch of shyness that unexpected warmth rushes through me.” Sometimes in life we just need to slow down and notice the small things. If we don't, our society will be heading right toward the one like in Fahrenheit 451. I think this puts all the readers of The Hunger Games into a better state of mind. Since children are affected by everything in their lives, of course books are involved in this. The Hunger Games will most likely rub off on the younger generation. Another quote that proves this point is what Katniss said about kind people. The quote says, “Kind people have a way of working their way inside me and rooting there.” Also, “But because two can play at this game, I stand on tiptoe and kiss his cheek. Right on his bruise. ”
The Hunger Games also shows how to have compassion for other people. Katniss says, “And while I was talking, the idea of actually losing Peeta hit me again and I realized how much I don't want him to die. And it's not about the sponsors. And it's not about what will happen when we get home. And it's not just that I don't want to be alone. It's him. I do not want to lose the boy with the bread.” She realized right there and then how important Peeta is, and how sweet he is. She really wanted to save him.