Why should Huckleberry Finn stay on the curriculum?

Answer 1

Well, it is an American classic and even if you do read it you'll find it's a really good book. From the first page, where Huck introduces himself, the author, and other various characters in the book smoothly, you are enraptured...or rather, I was. ^^ All I gotta say is you should read it because not only is reading good for you but this book is sort of like...a journal of a runaway, and you see it through his eyes, you see it from his point of view, and there are TONS of moral lessons and whatnot. ^^ You'll gain much by reading this book and lose nothing but time...

Answer 2

This is one of the most asked questions of them all. The answer is because Mark Twain created a masterpiece. Huck Finn is nothing short of one.

When the novel first came out, it was thought to be a sequel to the beloved story of childlike adventure Tom Sawyer. So everyone started to read Huck Finn, all around the nation. And everyone was shocked.

Mark Twain exposed the South's racism and dehumanization of African slaves to the whole nation (and even world). As Huck travels along the Mississippi River with Jim, he begins to learn about Jim's kindness, caring, and understanding personality. Twain depicts Jim, a black slave, as human. He presents African slaves as equal to whites, a completely radical idea at the time.

Schools usually ban Huck Finn because of its extensive use of the "n-word." Twain brilliantly uses the true dialects of the south, and by doing so he creates an accurate sense of racism throughout the novel, and criticizes it as Huck gradually becomes good friends with Jim. The cruel jokes that the children play on Jim highlight the truly horrifying nature of racism passed down to children, generation to generation.

Twain beautifully crafts a masterpiece condemning racism through satire while tricking southerners into reading it and causing them to laugh at themselves.

Answer 3

"Huckleberry Finn" should stay on the curriculum because it provides valuable insights into American history, race relations, and social issues. The novel's satire and commentary on racism and freedom are still relevant today, making it a crucial text for students to study and discuss. Additionally, its depiction of complex characters and themes encourages critical thinking and analytical skills in readers.