Many valid points are made between the language and literary discrimination and realistic historical depiction. ... A major source of the censorship debate is the depiction of the main black character in the novel, Jim, a runaway slave who is escaping for his freedom. ... Jim's character is not suppose to be found offensive, many would argue, but portrays the irony of a mere slave who conceals an inner knowledge, and is the only true gentleman in society. ... Others believe this novel promotes racism through the language and character usage. Is censorship an effective way to protect the ...

• Word Count: 640
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The creation of rounded characters is a secondary concern. Lae Choo, A Character in the story, is little more than maternity personified, maternity victimized by racial prejudice. ... Many authors and literary critics saw connections between literary content and social influence. ... Sui Sin Far's characters are often people who resist assimilation. Through them she depicts Chinese communities in North America populated with characters rich and diverse in their complexity. ...

• Word Count: 2633
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

- Simon & Garfunkel, The Boxer, 1970 Pudd'nhead Wilson & Those Extraordinary Sins Interpreting Mark Twain's work within our distinctly American cultural heritage has absorbed the careers of countless literary scholars. ... (Brodwin, pp. 336-337) The argument between nature and nurture becomes academic in a world where a character like Roxy can justify her sins based on the sins of those who have sinned against her. ...

• Word Count: 3141
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate