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From: PIKLY at aol.com <PIKLY>
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 1997 15:07:34 -0500 (EST)
If a book perpetuates stereotypes, it is partially due to lazy writing. Using stereotpyes instead of fully formed characters is similar to the overuse of cliches, so it is just poor writing. Also, the use of stereotypes instead of solid, interesting characters is a way of giving out inaccurate information. Even fiction should contain accurate information regarding a people's culture. I don't think it is just political correctness that causes me to find fault with stereotypes; they are a sign of untalented writing.
Penny Peck San Leandro Public Library, CA Pikly at aol.com
Received on Sat 22 Feb 1997 02:07:34 PM CST
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 1997 15:07:34 -0500 (EST)
If a book perpetuates stereotypes, it is partially due to lazy writing. Using stereotpyes instead of fully formed characters is similar to the overuse of cliches, so it is just poor writing. Also, the use of stereotypes instead of solid, interesting characters is a way of giving out inaccurate information. Even fiction should contain accurate information regarding a people's culture. I don't think it is just political correctness that causes me to find fault with stereotypes; they are a sign of untalented writing.
Penny Peck San Leandro Public Library, CA Pikly at aol.com
Received on Sat 22 Feb 1997 02:07:34 PM CST
