Huckleberry Finn Should Be Banned From Schools
Books have been passed down from generation to generation; each story having a different meaning to each reader, which may help them develop as an individual. By reading books, one can open up to new ideas; however, some books can have a negative impact towards the reader. It is argued that Mark Twain’s novel, Huckleberry Finn should be banned from schools because of it’s racism, society downfalls, and immorality.The importance of reading this classic novel is so one can identify the importance of integrity and it’s virtues through Huck’s pure ethical principles.
TOPIC SENTENCE "Please take it," says I, "and don't ask me nothing—then I won't have to tell no lies" (Twain 25). Huck does not want to be put in the situation where he might have …show more content…
Honest injun, I will. People would call me a low-down Abolitionist and despise me for keeping mum—but that don't make no difference. I ain't a-going to tell, and I ain't a-going back there, anyways" (Twain 50). Although Huck does not support runaway slaves, he acknowledges the fact that Jim is his only true friend and that it would be against his morality to turn in his friend. By standing by Jim’s side and being a true friend, Huck says that he will keep quiet, even knowing the potential trouble he could get into by hiding a runaway. Many people argue that Huckleberry Finn is not an appropriate novel for students to be reading in schools because of the dishonesty and betrayal that can be found throughout the book, “Miss Watson, your runaway nigger Jim is down here two mile below Pikesville, and Mr. Phelps has got him and he will give him up for the reward if you send” (Twain 209). By breaking his promise to Jim of keeping silent of his runaway, Huck writes a letter to Miss Watson to inform her where Jim’s whereabouts are; breaking his moral beliefs. It may be true that Huck has strayed away from his principles, but he soon realizes this and tears the letter in half, accepting the fact that he will “go to hell” for not turning in a runaway slave. CLOSING
TOPIC SENTENCE "Please take it," says I, "and don't ask me nothing—then I won't have to tell no lies" (Twain 25). Huck does not want to be put in the situation where he might have …show more content…
Honest injun, I will. People would call me a low-down Abolitionist and despise me for keeping mum—but that don't make no difference. I ain't a-going to tell, and I ain't a-going back there, anyways" (Twain 50). Although Huck does not support runaway slaves, he acknowledges the fact that Jim is his only true friend and that it would be against his morality to turn in his friend. By standing by Jim’s side and being a true friend, Huck says that he will keep quiet, even knowing the potential trouble he could get into by hiding a runaway. Many people argue that Huckleberry Finn is not an appropriate novel for students to be reading in schools because of the dishonesty and betrayal that can be found throughout the book, “Miss Watson, your runaway nigger Jim is down here two mile below Pikesville, and Mr. Phelps has got him and he will give him up for the reward if you send” (Twain 209). By breaking his promise to Jim of keeping silent of his runaway, Huck writes a letter to Miss Watson to inform her where Jim’s whereabouts are; breaking his moral beliefs. It may be true that Huck has strayed away from his principles, but he soon realizes this and tears the letter in half, accepting the fact that he will “go to hell” for not turning in a runaway slave. CLOSING