The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the most controversial and banned books in American public education. Why do you suppose that is? Is it okay for any school board to remove it from its school libraries or prohibit students from studying the novel in class? Why or why not? The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is often considered controversial and banned in American public education because of its use of racial slurs and its depiction of racism and slavery in the pre-Civil War South. Some argue that the book is racist, offensive and that it should be removed from school libraries and not read in classrooms. Others argue that the book is an important piece of literature that provides valuable insight into the time period that it takes place in, the issues of race and slavery, and that it should be taught and studied as part of a broader understanding of American history and literature. …show more content…
Explain why. Include at least one quote from the novel. In Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," the dishonesty and lack of conscience displayed by the king and the duke could be seen as more morally reprehensible than the gullibility and ignorance of their victims. The king and the duke actively seek to deceive and exploit others for their own gain, while their victims are simply taken in by their lies and deception. One quote that illustrates this is when the king says, "I see it warn't no use wasting words - you can't learn a nigger to argue. So I quit." (Chapter 18) This quote shows the king's disdain for the people he is conning, and his belief that they are not worth the effort of convincing. However, it's important to remember that the novel is a commentary on the society of the time and the author's critique of human nature, and not just about the actions of these characters