Another highly debated book for its negative messages is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, yet teachers and educators continue to use Twain’s books for its positive implications to children. In fact, various studies show that “in the hands of a good teacher the novel can have a positive impact on racial attitude and increase interracial understanding, [as well as] giving children the opportunity identify and examine stereotypes”( Johnson 38). Many attribute the book’s continued success to its sense of adventure (including Huck getting kidnapped) and unforgettable characters that keep readers on their toes, wondering what will happen next. Although common in countless classrooms for its anti-racism and anti-slavery stance since
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn chronicles a story of endurance in hardship and resolve amid trials. Both Huck and Jim are role models to children and portray the value of friendship. An example of this is when Huck states that he hadn’t “had a bite to eat since yesterday, so Jim he got out some corn-dodgers and buttermilk, and pork and cabbage and greens—there ain't nothing in the world so good when it's cooked right—and whilst I eat my supper we talked and had a good time” (Twain 115). Although Huck is prejudice towards Jim at first, he eventually overcomes his racism towards Jim and sees him for the valued friend that he is. In addition, both Huck and Jim have heart and nobleness, as well as convey the importance of adaptability and observation. Furthermore, both Huck and Jim are clever and escape various difficult situations, while remaining loyal to one another. While Huck and Jim are not the most civilized examples, they convey positive, educational messages through their actions to children throughout the course of the …show more content…
In fact, “it is ranked second behind only Impressions and ahead of The Catcher in the Rye” (Foerstel 198). Some of the reasons for being banned numerous times include offensive language/profanity (including the n-word), racism/racial slurs, unsuited to age group, derogatory towards African Americans and women, violence, and absence of traditional values (Foerstel 197). In the end, the book is still used in classrooms as a constructive educational tool for teaching about learning disabilities and preconceived
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn chronicles a story of endurance in hardship and resolve amid trials. Both Huck and Jim are role models to children and portray the value of friendship. An example of this is when Huck states that he hadn’t “had a bite to eat since yesterday, so Jim he got out some corn-dodgers and buttermilk, and pork and cabbage and greens—there ain't nothing in the world so good when it's cooked right—and whilst I eat my supper we talked and had a good time” (Twain 115). Although Huck is prejudice towards Jim at first, he eventually overcomes his racism towards Jim and sees him for the valued friend that he is. In addition, both Huck and Jim have heart and nobleness, as well as convey the importance of adaptability and observation. Furthermore, both Huck and Jim are clever and escape various difficult situations, while remaining loyal to one another. While Huck and Jim are not the most civilized examples, they convey positive, educational messages through their actions to children throughout the course of the …show more content…
In fact, “it is ranked second behind only Impressions and ahead of The Catcher in the Rye” (Foerstel 198). Some of the reasons for being banned numerous times include offensive language/profanity (including the n-word), racism/racial slurs, unsuited to age group, derogatory towards African Americans and women, violence, and absence of traditional values (Foerstel 197). In the end, the book is still used in classrooms as a constructive educational tool for teaching about learning disabilities and preconceived