The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is labeled one of the greatest American novels ever printed, however there is much criticism over whether or not it contributes to racial discrimination. In my opinion Mark Twain’s motive wasn’t to write a racist or anti racist novel, rather he was simply commenting on the social norm of society during that time. The use of the “n word” was accurate during the 1830’s but today it holds a profoundly despicable meaning which leads us to believe the novel is racist. Therefore my main argument is that Twain did not write a racist nor anti racist novel, but a novel depicting southern society during the 1800’s.
Whether or not this novel should be taught in school I am indifferent about, we shouldn’t hide from history or alter what the 1830’s were like, yet some are too quick to judge that it's racist and can't comprehend the true meaning behind the text.
This is just the start to my paper or thesis and i'm still trying to figure out all my thoughts in a more organized manner!
I will be using Leo Marx, TS Elliot as my supporting critics and Trilling and a few others as the foils.
SORRY this blog is also late I just couldn't figure out exactly what I was going to write about, I kept changing my mind.
Hope everyone had a fabulous break!!
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