Over the course of history, many writers have wanted to expose the flaws they saw in government or society, even if it meant risking exile or worse. Because of this, they
have often taken great pains to conceal their identity. Swift published all of his works
anonymously or under pseudonyms to avoid punishment. Authors can still be
punished in some countries for what they write. Even in the United States, some
books are actually banned.
In this activity, you'll start a unit-long research-argument assignment that
investigates whether it is a benevolent or dangerous power that bans, censors, or
exiles. You'll establish a research question, start gathering sources, and create an
outline.