In a time where the racial prejudice and injustice of America’s past are seen through the eyes of history’s victors, one can lose a developed perspective about topics related to slavery and racialism in the mid-nineteenth century. Just as a stubborn man wishes to hear what he wants to hear, so have the societies of ethnic and culture groups today adapted the same conclusion for racial justice and equality. There have been countless numbers of adaptations that attempt to portray early-American slavery and its nature in the eyes of the oppressors and of the oppressed. Of these such tales include most of the written works of Mark Twain. Among these are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Although there has been a more recent, negatively cultivated conjecture related to Twain's depiction of racial minorities, the underlying reality is that Twain’s portrayal and descriptions of specific races are an appropriate representation of their lives and the harsh conditions they were exposed to on a daily basis.
Born into a large Missouri family, Samuel Clemens, most commonly known as Mark Twain, was no stranger to the slave …show more content…
Mark Twain’s puzzle lay scattered across the pages of his works. When delving into Twain’s works, it can seem as though the harsh descriptions and illustrations draw a conclusive image of the author. This inference, however, fails to identify and acknowledge Twain’s own indignation about racism and several transparent citations, present throughout his books, detailing his displeasure. Twain’s use of racial tension and division throughout The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a perfect example of an author addressing a controversial topic while maintaining the unique curve and stature of their own story. A literary work dulled to satisfy the thin does not stand the test of time, but a story told with imperfect perfection stands strong in its own
Born into a large Missouri family, Samuel Clemens, most commonly known as Mark Twain, was no stranger to the slave …show more content…
Mark Twain’s puzzle lay scattered across the pages of his works. When delving into Twain’s works, it can seem as though the harsh descriptions and illustrations draw a conclusive image of the author. This inference, however, fails to identify and acknowledge Twain’s own indignation about racism and several transparent citations, present throughout his books, detailing his displeasure. Twain’s use of racial tension and division throughout The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a perfect example of an author addressing a controversial topic while maintaining the unique curve and stature of their own story. A literary work dulled to satisfy the thin does not stand the test of time, but a story told with imperfect perfection stands strong in its own