In public schools today, numerous controversial issues arise. Certain forms of literature seem to be offensive to some readers. An example of these conflicts is the classic novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Although it contains disputatious subjects, Huckleberry Finn should continue to be taught in public school systems. Critics have found the book, in their opinions, to be racist, trash, and without a purpose. One of the main issues concerning the book is racism. The term "nigger," referring to African Americans, is used 215 times in the novel. Today that term is considered racist; however, back when the ....

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