Synthesis Essay On Huckleberry Finn

When discussing about American history many tend to ignore the unpleasant events from the past. One word, that was commonly used in the past yet rarely used in the present, still causes a sense of discomfort and displeasure when being used. The word has caused many controversial disputes concerning the proper usage of this word. This word is often referred to as the “N-word” and reminds us American of the terrible actions taken place in the past. In remarkable novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, has caused an uproar of the repeatedly usage of the “N-word”. Many believe that either the “N-word” should be removed from the book and be changed to slave or the book should be removed from and be switched with another piece of

In chapter 16, Huckleberry Finn begins to contemplate whether or not he is doing the right thing by helping Jim escape to Cairo. Huckleberry Finn then comes to a realization that he has to help Jim because it is the right thing to do. Jim then expresses his thanks to Huckleberry Finn for helping him escape and tell him that “Jim won’t ever forgit you Huck; you’s de bes’ fren’ Jim’s ever had; en you’s de only fren’ ole Jim’s got now.”(Twain 89). While Huckleberry Finn and Jim are on the raft, Huckleberry Finn disconnected from society's views on African Americans and eventually built a strong friendship with Jim. While on the raft, Huckleberry Finn rarely used the “N-word” when speaking with Jim which shows how Huckleberry Finn is beginning to view Jim as a regular person. By showing this transitions, Twain shows the readers how one judgements of other could be wrong. By keeping the book in its original form, the audience will be able to witness the significance of the “n-word” and how life in the South impacted usage of this word. Huckleberry Finn eventually overcomes the prejudice of racism and eventually respect Jim as a