Mrs. Reid
AP Lang & Comp
13 August 2015
The Exclusion or Acceptance of Huckleberry Finn ?
Controversial issues have always been apart of american history. Thanks to our amendments we are provided the opportunity to have a say and form an opinion about certain topics being discussed. We are given the choice to believe in the factual information provided or to accept and stand by our own bias . This is all enabled through the thought and right of freedom of speech. So then ask yourself this question, should Huckleberry Finn be banned from schools or accepted? Many would argue against the fact, but what truly swayed them to think that way. As many already know Huckleberry Finn is an “All modern American Literature”, …show more content…
But in all reality that just shows you how much they really know their child. Literature has always been a way in which the author could express themselves freely. They write and share their own/characters personal experiences in hopes they can reach out and relate to a reader. Kids need to be shown the atrocities that existed in the South at that time. Although this may be a personal experience shared by the character and that may be harsh in many ways , the author had a deep rooted motive in sharing his …show more content…
Whatever it may be, students need to gain the knowledge and opinion in which this author expressed. The solution that many people have come up with is to target and change the way it is taught. The problems that went on during this time period not only affected them but is currently relatable to modern day America. As there may not be slaves or as many racial issues like before.. There still is a strong sense of hate against different races and more has occurred that has caused tension. Well, it made me sick to see it; and I was sorry for them poor pitiful rascals, it seemed like I couldn't ever feel any hardness against them any more in the world. It was a dreadful thing to see. Human beings can be awful cruel to one another.
(Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,Chapter 33)
With all consideration , Huckleberry Finn should not be banned for a variety of strong evidence based reasons. Not all people are blind to the fact that this type of literature should be shared and accordingly incorporated with a student's learning agenda. Imagine all the things you may come to realize and learn by simply reading it. Twain’s writing took a turn and made a huge transformation after writing this piece. He later discontinued writing stories but began to reflect his social conscience in his