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    when it comes to history, and what the story is about. Some argue that Mark Twain’s abuse of using the “N” word triggers racism especially that this book was written when slavery became illegal. As one student said, "It is estimated that the word nigger is used 392 times which reinforces a negative stereotype of African Americans represented by the use of this derogatory word" (Jackson). Some can still argue that this book can be a bad influence to the youth as they might be using the “N” word as

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    supremacist demeanors of the geographic region inside of the 1880 's. In the first place, to not specify the premier questioning and self-evident, is that the liberal utilization of the word "nigger" all through the book. Taken as a demonizing term by contemporary Americans, Twain 's utilization of "nigger" is exclusively a reflected picture of the days. Huck Finn was composed once savage and vile treatment of blacks were ordinary and use of such a word didn 't get most as a turnaround. Huck

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    Wide Sargasso Sea is a novel written by Jean Rhys, discussing the life of Antoinette Cosway. Antoinette and her family are Creole and they live on a sugar plantation in Jamaica. Due to Antoinette’s Creole background, she and her family face a lot of problems and discrimination during their lives. However, when Antoinette grew older she had one friend named Tia. They played and talked together despite their obvious differences. On the night that Coulibri is set on fire, Antoinette flees with her

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    African-Americans usually do not have major roles in westerns. Next, he is persuaded to save a town; even though, the citizens hate him. An example of this, is when he greets an elderly woman, she replies, “Up yours, nigger,” which illustrates her dislike of the new black sheriff. In most westerns, the sheriff is the favored citizen everyone loves, except the outlaws. An example of this is in the film is that the townsfolk automatically remove their hats and bow their

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    groundbreaking themes of Huck Finn, outweigh the reasons why people believe it should be banned, making it an essential read in American literature. There are parts of the novel that should not be read by young children, such the use of the word "nigger," how Huck saves a black man, Huck’s lack of maturity, and Huck’s fraudulent schemes require a certain amount of maturity that is not possessed by middle school students. Therefore, the teaching of this novel should be restricted to ninth grade as

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    demeaning epithets and culturally degrading undertones, the United States educational network has quarreled over the novel’s place in American schools. Several school systems have banned the book from the classroom, citing that the continuous use of “nigger” and other racist rhetoric in Twain’s prose has engendered humiliation to American racial minorities. These educational organizations have conveyed that the story does not reflect the principles of social harmony and other progressive philosophies

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    definition. The dictionary definition of slave reads, “A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.” Within source G, it quickly becomes apparent that swapping words apply the same meaning as before. “There was a free nigger there from Ohio,” or “...why

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    The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 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

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    up to go and humble myself to a nigger” (Twain 69). At face value this statement can be perceived as racist, and that “Students can and should be engaged in constructive ways to learn… without being subjected to racial slurs” (Watkins). but upon further inspection and a little context it’s revealed that this statement is only offensive to make a point. And that point is that Huck has a hard time humbling himself to a nigger, not a slave, not a black man, a nigger. Because Twain chose this term the

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    Stereotypes In Huck Finn

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    In the book, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, we see how the book can be used educationally inside of the classroom and out. This book shows the prejudice that has existed historically and provides a basis for understanding how such stereotypes can be overcome by recognizing similarities instead of focusing on difference. Therefore, it is imperative that high school students read, analyze, and discuss Huck Finn in school. Huck Finn is in many ways a very racist writing. The book celebrates

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