The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a classic American novel that should be taught through all America not only to teach kids about American history and culture but to make kids embrace it as if they were living in that era. Mark Twain has a lot of great novels but this novel in particular is special thus it presents a new genre were the words in the book flow as if it was a conversation. This is very special because it makes it easier for the reader to understand and engage with the reading. The biggest counterargument and excuse that schools and people have given for the prohibition of it been taught is because of the language used. This language should be taught and thus The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should be read by students. To be more specific not all language is seen as harmful but in particular one word. The word “nigger”. This word makes people feel “uncomfortable due to the reflection of American history that no one wants to relive again” according to a student interviewed by CBS. In a certain case a mom “approached the Peoria Unified School District governing aboard the issue [of her son been uncomfortable due to the use of the word nigger by his teacher]” told by azcentral.com. This word has been removed from a new edition …show more content…
For instance this word reflects the harsh past that African American people had to go through and if this word isn’t used the only consequence will be kids never knowing about that past and not knowing how to prevent it if it ever tries to ever become a reality. As well said by Rev. Jarrett Murphin a civil rights leader that “he wanted to make sure students had enough exposure to black History in America” according to azcentral.com. In my opinion no history should be covered and it shall always be taught for a better future and a prevention of previous errors