Uncovering the truth regarding a sensitive time in history can be accomplished through reading novels often deemed controversial, in this case, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. ... Society and the people around him such as Pap and Widow Douglas have taught him that slavery is acceptable because whites are of a higher standing, while African-Americans are people to be looked down upon and utilized for the benefit of the master. ...

• Word Count: 2046
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate