The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn ranks fifth on the American Library Association's list of the 100 most frequently challenged books of the 1990's. ... Huck doesn't care what the consequences are, just as long as he's doing what he feels is right. ... The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contains an abundance of racial slurs, however, many of these critics can't go past the language and are unable to grasp Twain's true intent. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn wouldn't be taught in schools if it wasn't thought to be educational for its readers. ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" was written by Mark Twain, and was published in 1885. ... The number one reason why "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is banned is because of the racism throughout the book. ... This does not mean that the use of the word is acceptable by any means, but, Huck Finn was a child, and he only did what he had grown up doing. ... When Twain wrote "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", it was the first book to be written in dialect. ... I can completely understand why someone, especially an African American, woul...

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In the "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, Huck goes on an adventure down the Mississippi River and has many experiences along the way. ... " (p.20) Pap's decision affects Huck, because he can't decide for himself what he wants. His father constantly holds Huck back, and therefore Huck can't establish what's right and wrong. ... Huck Finn is a very dynamic character. In the novel, his opinions on slavery completely change. ...

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• Grade Level: High School