Thursday, December 13, 2007

Should Huckleberry Finn Be Taught in Schools

Have you ever tried to read a book that you just can't seem to get into? Does that book bore you to death? Well I can re;ate to this. The most boring book that I've tried to read is Huckleberry Finn. I feel that this book should not be taught in schools because its racist, it doesn't use good grammar, and this book is also banned in Philadelphia.
I feel that this book is racist. This book is racist because it uses the word nigger numerous times in the book. I also think this book is racist because it has slavery in it.
This book doesn't use good grammar. First, when you open the book, on page one it starts off saying “ you don’t know about me without you have read a book….” This book does not use complete sentences. Huckleberry Finn also uses southern slang.
Huckleberry Finn is banned in Philadelphia. I think this book was banned because it might be to mature for schools. This is a college base book. This book doesn’t set a good example for children to follow. This book has violence, when Huck kills the pig. Smoking and drinking is also used in this book.
In conclusion, I feel that Huckleberry Finn should not be taught in schools.