Banned From School Curriculum By Robert Hirst - 1285 Words

If Huckleberry Finn is altered or banned from school curriculum, questions will surely be raised about censorship and whether or not it has become too extreme. Questions will also be raised as to why a word that is so often used in daily conversations could possibly get a work of literature banned. Robert Hirst, writer of â€Å"Huck Finn, Navigating Choppy Waters Again† touches on the subject of banning the book over its language. In his article, he touches on the fact that banning the book would lead to a â€Å"slippery slope† of consequences (Moore A.3). In this case, banning the story would lead to many other works of literature in question to possibly being banned as well. People will begin to feel that just because any story is offensive, it can be banned with no consequences. Little do they realize that by doing this, they are only creating a more corrupted society, not a more perfect one. By doing this, they are only deceiving children. Most children do not want to be deceived. They would rather hear the truth about something, no matter how cruel or offensive it may be. In a school setting, children need to be taught about the good, the bad, and the ugly truths that once existed. Censoring the truth from children will not prepare them for the competitive and somewhat unforgiving world that currently exists. Hirst also quotes two teachers in his article. Lindsey Franklin, an English teacher, says, ‘They use it (nigger) in the hallways. They hear it in music. They hear it allShow MoreRelatedThe Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain1976 Words   |  8 Pagesslaves was, something that many children are unaware of to this day. Besides the conflicts, the story also shows how people from two completely different backgrounds can bond with each other. In the story, friendship is represented strongly between Huck and Jim, something that those who wish to ban the book seem to ignore. In the book, Jim is nearly killed after he escapes fro m slavery. At this point, Huck says, â€Å"They hain’t no right to shut him up! Shove! And don’t you lose a minute. Turn him loose