The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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

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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,

In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Scout, the main character changes in many significant ways throughout the book. In the beginning, Scout was a naive girl who doesn’t completely understand the world around her, and continuously decided to physically hurt people when she was facing her own mental battles. However, by the end of the novel, not only has Scout become more mature, but she has learned to be more respectful of other people and the choices they make. She also learned that she should make her own decisions, and not base her actions off of other people's thoughts or opinions. One example that can be found in the book, is while Mrs. Maudie's house had caught on fire.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

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