t there is no getting around, so i am tying to get around that fact. I believe that Huck finn should be taught in schools because this is a very acurate portraytal of the time period of the 1800's, and how life was, nit just concerning the racists aspect. There are many other aspects that contribute to the novels accuracy such as the constant dilema of alcoholism in many characters, the precense and fright over small pox, the shooting scene in the town, and many other scenes that made you imagine the time period, and be able to picture how things were not just for blacks, but for women, childern, and people in general.I believe that therefore this book should be taught in schools. I also believe that there should be an two sided argument in every classroom. just like mr. lavender has done with our class. DON'T YOU AGREE??!!??!?!?!?!
Xanthe,
ReplyDeleteThe very large font notwithstanding, this is a somewhat brief post, and so it's hard for me to give you much direction. I get the sense that you want to argue that the novel's realism (its unvarnished presentation of the reality of racism in the antebellum south) argues for its inclusion in the curriculum (and here Smiley might be useful to you as a foil), and I think that you're very much on the right track; but again, you haven't been very specific here. Consider reading Peaches Henry's essay as well (it's in the package), as she, too, makes a case for teaching this--even to African American students who might be initially offended by the language.