Should the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Be Required in...

Should The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn be required in school? Mark Twain’s â€Å"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn† is said to be one of the greatest American novels to ever be written and is what all other pieces of American literature are based off of. The novel has been debated for over an entire century and will continue to be debated for much longer. Never the less, Huckleberry Finn teaches young students and adults the important life lessons. †The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn† by Mark Twain should remain required reading in American Literature classes because it enlightens students about the horrors of racism and slavery, familiarizes students with the South during time period, and properly portrays the powers of conformity.†¦show more content†¦Some students think this portrays all black people as dumbfounded people when it comes to learning new things. This is why many students feel uncomfortable in class when reading and learning about the book. Twain purposely adds these into the novel to provide examples of how slaves were treated during the time period of Huckleberry Finn and to show society’s view slavery. â€Å"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn†, gives an eye opening view of the South during this time period through the eyes of Huck and Jim. Huck and Jim are very unlikely friends but become friends never the less and share many experiences on the river together. The two influence each other in more ways than one and may not even realize they do. They both have their own opinions and views although society heavily impacts them. Society’s view on racism is Huck’s view on racism because that is what he was brought up to be. The society has a powerful effect to smother problems such as slavery and racism. Huck being brought up in a society that ingrains racism in to you as a child is struggling to decide what is morally right and wrong to do and who will hopefully realize Jims humanity at the end of the novel (Culture Shock).While talking to Huck, Aunt Sally projects It warnt the grounding -- that didnt keep us back but a little. We blowed out a cylinder-head. Good g racious! anybody hurt? Nom. Killed a nigger. Well, its lucky; because sometimes people