Pregunta 5 - Opción A · Inglés PAU Extremadura Ordinaria 2025

A. In your opinion, should certain works of art (e.g., movies, plays, books) be censored? Why or why not?

Solución: Sample answer: Artistic expression has always been a fundamental pillar of human culture and freedom of thought. In my opinion, works of art such as films, literature, or plays should never be censored by governing bodies. To begin with, censorship undermines freedom of speech and limits open debate. When authorities decide what is appropriate, they often ban works that challenge social or political norms. Throughout history, groundbreaking masterpieces were initially considered controversial or offensive, yet they ultimately broadened perspectives and fostered social progress. Furthermore, art is inherently subjective. What one individual finds disturbing, another might consider profound or educational. Rather than implementing outright bans, society should promote content warnings and age ratings, allowing audiences to make informed choices for themselves. In conclusion, censorship does more harm than good by restricting creativity and critical thinking. We should protect artistic freedom and trust audiences to evaluate art responsibly.