Duke who are corrupt and selfish. Dr. Webb states, “The novel remains the only one in the common "canon" to treat slavery, to represent a black dialect, and to have a significant role for an African American character”(Carey-Webb 23). The African American dialogue enhances the realism effect in this piece by representing the true African American culture. The way Jim talks reflect how many African Americans talked during that time. This novel is also the only novel that has a significant representation of an African American that shows that character's moral development and highlights their character traits. Often times Huck Finn has been criticized, banned and censored. Censoring the word “nigger” is a major issue that Huck Finn faces because
