Is Huck Finn a Racist Book? Controversial in death as he was in life, Mark Twain has been accused by some of being a "racist writer," whose writing is offensive to black readers, "Perpetuates cheap slave-era stereotypes, and deserves no place on today's bookshelves." I personally believe that no book should be banned, however, I do believe that it should not be taught in class rooms, where teachers do not have enough patience to help …showed first 75 words of 747 total…

…showed last 75 words of 747 total…we don't like a part of our past doesn't mean that we should cover it up and forget about it. Our heritage is a part of who we are, and the past gives us the chance to learn from the mistakes of others so we don't repeat them. (Note, I am overlooking the ending, it's horrible; there's no excuse for Tom and Huck to waste time with who know what, while Jim is in jail)