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The Johnson family's discoveries regarding classical education
Feb. 22, 2006
Redwall stories revisited
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much as I like the Redwall books, I need to add a little to my earlier
statements about them. I said that they would make great read
aloud stories, but that depends on the reader. As I have made my
way through yet another tale, I realized, not for the first time, that
I personally would have a hard time reading them aloud. Why, you
ask?
Well, there is a certain amount of insulting language, although it is
not foul, especially among the "vermin." The names given to many
of the vermin are not always words pleasant to my mouth (dripnose,
fattail, dogbreath, etc.). And even among the good woodlanders,
in their light-hearted banter some serious exaggerations may be spoken,
and even outright lies, at times. It is all in fun, and is
understood for what it is, but ... maybe I'm too much. ... I
would just rather not have some of those words come through my
lips.
Another reader might have no problem with these things at all.
Certainly I can hear the many rich accents and fun conversations in my
head as I'm reading, and I enjoy the stories very much. I just
felt that I needed to present a more balanced picture of how I
personally view these stories. Happy reading.
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