Criticism of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Past and Present Ess

reflection of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Past and Present The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the all-time around controversial American novels. Marks Twains masterpiece, narrated by a rebellious son who rafts down the Mississippi river with a runaway slave, has received a wide variety of kudos and criticism since it first appeared in 1885. spot it is still applauded for its childlike imagination and realistic use of dialogue, the criticisms of Huck Finn commence undergone a drastic shift. Upon its initial release, Huck Finn was blasted by round critics for indecency. They argued that Twains story, like dime novels, would influence young readers to close out their parents and teachers just as Huck does Miss Watson. The city of Concord, RI was perhaps the most stringent in its reaction to Huck Finn, banning the word of honor all from library shelves. In a telling March 18, 1885 article, the New York publish reported on this censorship. The reasons for the b anning, provided by the Concord Library Committee, include opinions that the book is absolutely ...