In a diverse and constantly changing society, the issue of censoring classic literatures has long been controversial; does the novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn perpetuate racism, or does it have literature value? ... In either case, the novel by Mark Twain, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, has dramatically opened the door to challenging the personal issue of racism versus a classic American novel. ... In comparison, many historians and teachers proclaim that the highly sensitive racial slurs that occur in the novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, are in context because of its histor...

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

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. ... Huckleberry Finn fits this criterion by demonstrating Huck's moral journey of breaking away from society's morality towards discovering his own. Based on the criteria that the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn meets, this novel should be allowed as a part of the high school curriculum in Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) for students to extract knowledge from. ... The no...

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

" "Yes,"" replies Huckleberry. ... Although modern society largely scorns racism, racism still continues, making books like "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," a story about slavery and racism, still relevant to today. ... In "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," by reversing the black-white paradigm, Huck ultimately learns of the invalidity of the ideology behind slavery and racism that has governed his beliefs about whites and blacks his entire life. ... Huck Finn, therefore, serves as a spectator, judging them based on realistic observations. ...

• Word Count: 1798
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate