Question

why was many people worried about the effects of the novel on readers ? explain any three reasons.

Answer 1

The three reasons to worry about the effects of the novel on readers were:

 (i) The cities were worried about the immoral influence of the novels. They took people away from real surroundings to an imaginary world where anything could happen.

 (ii) Women and children were considered as soft targets that could be corrupted easily. They were warned against ailments and diseases, which would ruin their lives if they wasted their time in reading novels. (iii) Men were suspicious of women reading or writing novels. This suspicions cut across communities. Many thought women would become rebellious and refuse to conform to traditions.

Answer 2

Print created the possibility of white circulation of ideas many were apprehensive of the effects that the easier access to the printed word and what does circulation of books could have on people's mind.

It was feared that if there was no control over what was printed and read then rebellious and religious thoughts might spread this that happened the authority of valuable literature would be destroyed expressed by religious authorities and more not as well as many writers and artists this anxiety was the basis of widespread criticism of the new printed literature that had begin to circulate