Why Should Students Be Required To Read Huck Finn
Rachel Mello
Ms. Miller
AP English Language, 3rd
19 September 2011
Should Students Be Required To Read Huck Finn?
Very many people argue on whether or not ninth graders in English should be required to read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. This novel was written during slavery and when racism was a big problem. Many of the people argue that this book isn’t appropriate for students to be reading because of the language, racism, and slavery that is portrayed in the book. Even though a lot people don’t want their children reading this story, it teaches significant lessons about the important things in life. Students should read this book, if assigned, because it will show them good life lessons and show the importance of
Ms. Miller
AP English Language, 3rd
19 September 2011
Should Students Be Required To Read Huck Finn?
Very many people argue on whether or not ninth graders in English should be required to read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. This novel was written during slavery and when racism was a big problem. Many of the people argue that this book isn’t appropriate for students to be reading because of the language, racism, and slavery that is portrayed in the book. Even though a lot people don’t want their children reading this story, it teaches significant lessons about the important things in life. Students should read this book, if assigned, because it will show them good life lessons and show the importance of