During the middle of the nineteeth century, in the deep South society were dominated by the white race and the old confederate ways of slavery and cruelty towards African Americans. When Mark Twain first published the book called " Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" of the year 1885 the book made a lot of controversy against the believes of African Americans. Many people may still disagree that blacks were called "niggers" to maintain a historical realism and others may agree. During that period of time Mark Twain described how African Americans were treated and how they were uneducated. Africans were treated very disrespectfully because Americans had the control of blacks especially slaves. Most of the slaves were blacks and had no respect from their owners becuase they were always told to do whatever the owner said. Also during that period of time Africans were recognized to be lower class "niggers". I do agree that African American were called "niggers" to maintain historical realism during that period of time, but i also disagree because the N-word is a powerful word that can only be used by the black race.
The slaves during the year of 1885 were always unappreciated by their white race owners. The reason why blacks had no comment about slavery was becuase they had no option besides doing what Americans order them to do. Blacks were always less superior than Americans. I do agree that during the 1885 there was a lot of crutiality and racism against negroes because of the way were treated. Throughout the book Mark Twain uses the word "nigger" many times in which it makes the reader think that he is being racist against Africans. why not calling blacks by their names?? instead of calling them by the N-word. I think that it's a rude way of calling them eventhough during the 19th century it was another different era than todays. Now that we are in the 21st century slavery and racism are gone. Now no White race has the right to offend an African American because the times and eras have changed dramatically. Now blacks are treated with respect and dignity eventhough their still some racism, but not just against the black race but other races al well.
this is just some points i have,,,,,i really need help on how to expand my essay becasue i dont have a lot of ideas.
peers please help me i will appreciated.....
thanx!!
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your thesis is how controversial the use of the n-word in huck finn.
ReplyDeleteyou do a good job of painting a picture of what huck finn is about in your first paragraph. it helped the reader visualize what you are talking about.
use the questions lauren gave us for a guideline to help lengthen your paper and bring out some critical thinking. give the reader more of you. give some personal experiences.
through some counter claims in your essay, like when its okay for others to use the n-word while others can't. maybe you could use some examples from the book.
use either "niggers" or the n-word not both. be more personal in your writing. keep up the good work.
your thesis is: When Mark Twain first published the book called " Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" of the year 1885 the book made a lot of controversy against the believes of African Americans.
ReplyDeleteI think you do a good job explaining the background the the N word. I think what you need to do to make your essay longer is write more of what you think about the N word and the use of it in the book and write its counter claims as well. You can also talk about how the class should deal with the word. You can get examples as well to use in your paper to make your claims stronger