The three reasons for worry about the effects of the novel on readers were : (i) The critics were worried about the immoral influence of the novels. They took people away from real surroundings to an imaginary world where anything happen. (ii) Women and children were considered as soft targets who could be corrupted easily. They were singled out for advice. 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 suspician cut across communities. Many thought women would became rebellious and refuse to conform to traditions.