Hentoff Summary

Hentoff Summary The classic novel written by Mark Twain, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, has caused great controversy over whether or not it should be removed from public schools in the United States. The National Advancement Association for Colored People (NAACP) supported banning the book from all public schools by filing grievances with the state’s Human Rights Commission. Nat Hentoff, a nationally renowned authority on First Amendment rights as well as being a Mark …

…Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” against the NAACP, and it is clear to see why. A very noble act of altruistic heroism is displayed by Huck in this novel and is a wonderful example to be followed by younger teenagers. Mr. Hentoff refers to an eighth graders capability to comprehend satire and irony. Above all, however, is the important concept of learning to think critically and this is a necessary component in our relationship to others.