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A 5 page research paper/essay that examines Mark Twain's use of language in his classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. The writer addresses the controversy that has surrounded this novel concerning language use and defends Twain, while discussing his expert use of dialect and vernacular. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Christianity, but relied on slavery as the foundation for its economy. Nevertheless, despite the stance that Twain takes in this novel against the dehumanizing practice of slavery, this work
has garnered a great deal of negative attention in recent decades due to its use of language. Specifically, African American groups have protested the use of the epithet "nigger"
which occurs frequently in Huck Finn. However, a closer examination shows that this issue must be considered in the context of the novel and also the context of the time
that Twain portrays. What the critics of Huck Finn overlook is that Twain employed contemporary language in Huck Finn and in many of his books in order
to "bring his characters to life" (Mark Twain...Humorist). In other words, Twains use of language adds realism to his narratives. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn takes place prior
to the American Civil War. Therefore, his use of language reflects the way that people actually talked in the South prior to the Civil War. If Twain had pictured
white people referring to black slaves with speech that is considered politically correct today, it would have constituted an anachronism of major proportions. To put it bluntly, white people in
the 1830s did not refer to blacks without using the epithet "nigger," or some other derogatory term. But because Twain accurately reflects the speech of that era, his work has
been accused of being "racist." What is ironic in this accusation is that the underlying theme of Huckleberry Finn is the fundamental equality that is shared by all races
(Mark Twain... Humorist). Furthermore, the language of Huck Finn shows a writer at the height of his powers (Gary Kamiya). "Reading Twain here (in Huck Finn)...effortlessly breathing out perfect
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