HUCK FINN#3

Georgia Mink
December 12, 2007
Sec: 8,9

Huckleberry Finn??
What kind of books should be read in high school? Should Huckleberry Finn be taught in school? I don’t think so because it uses improper language, it may offend people’s beliefs, and it can influence younger children in the wrong way.
At the time I was reading the story, I noticed there were multiple grammar errors: misspelled words and incorrect punctuation. As I continued to read, I grasped the knowledge that this illiterate usage of writing was done on purpose. “No, but I ben rich wunst.” “Aint you a sweet scented dandy, though.” You never start a start a sentence with “aint”, especially when writing a book. The inaccurate spelling is obvious to observe. What if your child reads this indecorous language and this becomes a habit in their everyday life?
As you know, everyone has different beliefs. Everyone does not believe in Heaven and Hell. If highly religious people are engaged in reading Huck Finn, there’s a chance it could offend them because in the book they practice Christianity. We don’t all believe in the same God.
Huckleberry Finn influences kids in the wrong way. My younger cousin, in the 3rd grade, was reading Huckleberry Finn and now he walks around and imitates the language practiced in the book. He calls people his “bigger nigger”. I don’t think that is appropriate.
In conclusion, Huck Finn should not be taught in school because it displays improper grammar, goes against beliefs, and influences people in the wrong way. Why should Huck Finn be taught?