Should Huckleberry Finn be read in school? No, Huckleberry Finn should not be allowed to be read by ninth graders in school. Huckleberry Finn contains bad language, gives off the wrong impression on life, and is too advanced for young readers.
In "The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn" it contains bad language. The inappropiate grammar, cussing, and racial slurring in the story do not help the children learn properly. The quote of the slave Jim shows broken down english and missed spell words."Yo' ole father doan' know yit what he's a- gwyne to do". This is a quote by Jim. In one sentence he misspelled over three words, how do you think our children are going to learn from such grammar? The racial slur of the narrator also contains bad language like the word "nigger". This is one reason why Huck Finn should be banned from young schools.
Another reason why "The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn" should not be read in CHS because of the advanced conflicts and topics. Some may believe that the dilemmas the main character faces are to mature for a 14 or 15 year old mind. In the book the character has a problem with drinking and does not go to school. Huck plays hookey with and drinks with his friend Tom. These things can kids the wrong impression making them think these things are cool.
My last reason for why this story should not be read in school because it gives off the wrong impression. The story broken english, degrades blacks, and make children believe it is okey to drink, and say nigger. This can make students think they can get away with these acts and let it be accepted because it's being taught in school. These things can be copied like the quote "monkey see monkey do" is a perfect example of what children will do.
In conclusion, Huck Finn should not be taught in school because of the bad language, wrong impressions, and maturity. Do you still think Huck Finn should be taught at your child's school?
Thursday, January 3, 2008
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