Is Huckleberry Finn A Racist Book?
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“Conservatives once criticized Huck for condemning racism; liberals now criticize it for being racist. They object to the language, racial slurs and the depiction of Jim. But once readers get beyond shocking language, a rewarding experience awaits. Huck taught right, in context of the time and ....
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.... criticized since the beginning. Huckleberry Finn was not accepted because he was not racist. He also discusses the friendly and loyal relationship between Huck and Jim. Their friendship was not acceptable in the days when this story took place. A white person could have been prosecuted if caught trying to escape with slaves. Mainly what they are trying to put across here is that how could Mark Twain be a racist when all of his characters (with the exception of a few) are kind and loving towar ....
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