Mark Twain Censorship

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a book written by Mark Twain. This book has been scrutinized, censored, and argued over since it’s publication. There are many ways to look at Huckleberry Finn. One can look at it as a derogatory book, focusing on the stereotyping of Negroes and the excessive use of offensive language. Or one can see it as merely a book reflecting the times it was written in and the language, …

…culture II.Stages of humor A.Exaggeration:1857-1870,Roughing It B.Satirical:1871-1875,The Gilded Age C.Dramatic Irony:1876-1884,Huck Finn D.Ridicule:1885-1894,Connecticut Yankee E.Decline in Buffoonery:1895-1902,Joan of Arc F.Dark Humor:1902-1910,The Mysterious Stranger III.History A.Civil War B.Reconstruction IV.Huckleberry Finn- one of the top ten most disputed books in the country A.Racism 1.Derogatory language 2.Racial stereotyping B.Censorship 1.San Jose 2.New Haven