BLOG B: How does Mark Twain address the issue of slavery in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? How is racist language used in the text and should it be omitted?
As we read the novel, prepare to respond to the following questions with specific quotes/evidence from the text. Make sure your quotes include page numbers from the novel and connect to the themes of American realism: freedom, the American dream, racism, regionalism, survival, "individual vs. society," and "civilized society vs. the wilderness.
BLOG A: Chapter Presentation: You have been assigned a chapter from the novel. Discuss the impact of Twain's choice regarding how to develop and relate elements of Huckleberry Finn. How are characters introduced and developed in the chapter? These should be submitted two days after the class discussion of the chapter to receive full credit. Make sure your response follows the general requirements as well. Minimum 100 words. Do not include the directions or questions in your response. |
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