... a personal message about the South, rather than to build upon or involve any of his main characters. Towards the end of the novel, Huck is speaking with Aunt Sally in regards to his late arrival. Huckleberry explains that the reason he is late, is because his ferry had blown a cylinder head. ... This scene is obviously a direct attack on the South, their morals, their attitudes, and their courage, courtesy of Mr. Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Twain uses a character, Sherburn, who has no effect on the outcome or actions of the book apart from two chapters, to get all his thoughts on Southern ...

• Word Count: 1495
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... 6 most challenged or banned book in a list compiled by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) in 1997. (The Controversy Around Banning Books) This book has been banned from school libraries all over the country because of the main character's teenage angst, which many feel is too ... graphic for teenagers, and its profanity. Profanity, whether it is frequent or a rare occurrence, is a characteristic of many literary classics, as is the use of racial slurs. They are a reflection of the time period and should be considered an opportunity to educate not some evil to overcome. In the boo...

• Word Count: 2745
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate