Huckleberry Finn: Reinforces Or Combats Racist Attitudes?

Abstract: 5 pages in length. The sweet, innocent words of adolescence would never incite any reaction other than the outward appreciation of youth's innocence. Or would they? Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' has been classified as being not only unfit for children but also notoriously racist. Whether or not this is true is solely dependent upon one's personal point of view. While it can be argued that the author was genuinely and accurately portraying the time period this book represents, there are those who contend that this is nothing more than a thin veil of racism. That Twain even somewhat attempts to establish a sense of sympathy for the accused black man demonstrates the author's intent to combat racism amidst the overwhelming sentiment of white privilege. The writer discusses racism as it relates to 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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