Arguing that the book is terrible, racist and should NOT be taught.
My main points are:
-jim being portrayed as stupid
-jim not being in the novel for such a long time
-the unrealisticness of this novel
-the "n" word
-the racist phrases throughout the novel
-how twain was writing for a racist society to make money
-using leo marx as a reference
-using other sources as a foil
-using the novel as well as the documentary
-how this novel can hurt people
-no word can replace the "n" word without being just as degrading
-direct quotes from the novel
-paraphrasing critic's views
-getting across to the reader that this book is not only racist but a horrible book and should not be taugh in schools
-trying to get rid of racism not promote it
....Let me know if there is anything else I need to add! :) thanks
Keenan,
ReplyDeleteCan't think of anything to add at this point--I'm just looking forward to seeing you 'flesh out' these ideas in your first draft, which I very much look forward to reading on Thursday!