The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain

 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is considered by many to be the greatest American novel ever written.  Despite this praise, Mark Twain’s masterpiece has never been without criticism.  Upon its inception it was blasted for being indecent literature for young readers because of its lack of morals and contempt for conformity.  Modern indignation toward Huck Finn arises from its racist undertones, most notably Twain’s treatment of the character Jim.  As is the case with many canonized yet controversial books, the biggest conflict revolves around the inclusion of Huck Finn on required reading lists of public schools throughout the country.

Despite all the criticism, of racism and other questionable material for young readers, Mark Twain’s The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn is a superbly written novel, which in the opinion of this reviewer should not be remove the literary cannon. Twain’s novel is a coming of age story that teaches young people many valuable lessons and to some extend makes students reexamine their own lives and morals. The most common argument for its removal from the literary canon is that the novel is too racist; it offends black readers, perpetuates cheap slave-era stereotypes, and deserves no place on today’s bookshelves.  However one must ask if Twain is encouraging

In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain in the 19th century is about a young boy named Huck Finn and Jim, a runaway slave who go on an adventure. The two travel on a raft along the Mississippi river creating a bond and making memories. Mark Twain presents Huckleberry Finn as a dynamic character who at first views Jim as property and eventually considers Jim as a friend, showing a change in maturity.

Transcendentalism can be observed throughout the text of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and through the text textbook examples of Transcendentalism can be seen from the cast of characters and Huck himself and the situations/adventures that he gets himself into throughout his journey, a journey which enables him to develop his Transcendental ideals.. Transcendentalism is a vital part of The novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. By reading and studying the content of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn it is perceived that Transcendentalism is a prevalent influence that can be attributed to plot and the motivations of the Protagonist.

Year after year The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is placed in the top ten banned books in America. People find the novel to be oppressing and racially insensitive due to its frequent use of the n-word and the portrayal of blacks as a Sambo caricature. However, this goes against Mark Twain’s intent of bringing awareness to the racism in America. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is classified under the genre of satire and is narrated by a fictional character named Huckleberry Finn. The novel takes place in the south during the year 1845. With his abusive father, and no mother, Huck is left feeling lonely, and as if he has place to call his home. So he decides to leave town, and on in his journey where he encounters a slave he’s familiar with, Jim, who is also running away. This story captures their relationship and growth as they face many obstacles on their way to freedom. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn satirizes people’s greed and violent behavior by mocking the stereotype of southern hospitality.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain has been banned from many schools and public libraries due to the use of racial slurs. Although these slurs are frowned upon now, they were a normal part of the society shaped Huckleberry (Huck) Finns life. The world Huck Finn grew up in is before the abolition of slavery. This is when the states is begun to separate, but the civil war is not yet stirring. Huckleberry’s life was influenced by his small town of St. Petersburg, the time period he lived in, and certain people.

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” by Mark Twain, is considered to be one of the greatest American works of art. The novel was published in 1885 and was “one book from which all modern American literature” came (Ernest Hemingway). The novel was so powerful because it introduced new ideas into book such as the vernacular language and strong expression of racism. As being one of the greatest American novels, it was one of the most controversial. This novel has faced banishment from schools and libraries over the years, even including shortly after it was published due to the idea of a white boy hanging out/helping a black boy. The continuous argument on whether this novel should be taught in schools is still alive and as strong as ever. “Huckleberry Finn” should be taught in schools for its powerful depictions of racism, which in return does more good than harm. This novel deserves to be presented to all high school students for what it accomplishes to present to the reader.

Even though The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an important piece of literature because it exposes the racism in the South in America during the 1800’s, the advocacy for removing it from schools is understandable. In the twenty first century, much in contrast to the nineteenth century, racism is becoming less and less acceptable in our modern day society. There has been a steadily growing disapproval for any racist behavior since the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950’s. Because of this growing disapproval, books that may be deemed offensive or racist, such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, have become looked at and studied with contempt. A way that people have tried to halt the classic American novel from being given to young adults or children is to stop teaching it completely in schools and replacing it with another example of classic American literature. By doing this,

Unmatched in vulgarity, filled with taboo diction, and continually banned from school curricula, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain has become an extremely controversial book in American history. Those who protest the book are most often berating its oversimplification of blacks, its anti-American bite, or its excessive use of the word “nigger.” Advocates for the teaching of this book often argue that it is important to learn from the past or that the art of satire was so masterfully crafted within the pages of the novel that it must be taught to those with the stomach to sift through the pages. Huckleberry Finn, the novel’s protagonist, is a thirteen year old white boy in the 19th century. Huck did not have an easy childhood,

Esmeralda Rosales Ms. Alger English 10 17 March 2015 Argument Essay The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain, is a fictional novel about a young boy and a man searching for freedom. The novel written by Mark Twain should be read in schools. However, this novel contains many racial splurges that cause controversy whether or not it should be read in school. While some people strongly agree it should be read in school others feel differently.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain he writes about a controversial time. He writes about what things were like for African Americans and he tells it how they truly were, he does not sugarcoat our past. There have been disputes since his novel came out in 1884 whether or not it should be continued to be taught in schools. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a valuable novel and should continue to be included in high school curriculum because it teaches students about Twain’s realism style of writing, the dialect used in this time period, and the treatment from society towards African Americans.

It is a known fact that children struggle to become adults. The teen years are some of the most difficult, in which people are faced with new found responsibilities and authority, not to mention the years spent growing and maturing physically. Teenagers are stuck in an inbetween state where they must learn who they want to become and what they want to be when they grow older. The same is true for Huckleberry Finn, from the book “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. This is a book that was written in a time of great confusion over moral codes and standards. It was a world split in half by two different worlds of people; those who opposed, and those who promoted slavery. It was also a world of religion, a world

Did you know that in late 19th Century satire was one of the most common forms of literature used by authors? In Mark Twain’s Novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, satire is shown through the actions, thoughts, and adventures of Huck. The story is of a boy who runs away from home and experiences many adventures with nigger Jim. Once in to the book, we see that Twain depicts the society surrounding Huck as one that is of no sense and no logic. We soon begin to realize how Twain satirizes racism, the hypocrisy of religion, and most of all, “sivilization”. At first, it may seem that the purpose of Mark Twain’s Novel is to depict the adventures of a young kid running away from his past, it truly is a satire of racism, hypocrisy of religion, and “sivilization” present in the American Dream.

For all of the people who love Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, just as many hate it because of the offensive racial epithets and the derogatory portrayal of black characters Twain incorporates into the story. The book indisputably has racist themes integrated into almost every aspect of of it however, the subliminal message Twain ties into the physical plot derides racist ideals rather than expresses them. While reading Huckleberry Finn it is essential to discern the differences between the narrator, Huck Finn, and the author, Mark Twain, to fully grasp the meaning of the story. Critics think Twain has written a racist book because of Huck’s offensive point of view, but they must also keep in mind Huck is a young white boy who has grown up in a society who finds slavery and racism acceptable. In fully understanding Twain, the writing of his story, the historical context of the time period, and the backgrounds of his characters one can see The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn itself is not a racist story.

Ernest Hemingway once stated, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. American writing comes from that. There was nothing before. There has been nothing as good since.” Accordingly, Hemingway believes that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Huckleberry Finn) is an iconic book that sets the stage for all other American literature in the future. In any case, three reasons why Huckleberry Finn is one of the greatest pieces of American literature to date is because of the standards for human rights, the development of characterization, and the profound sense of morality he portrays.