Persuasive Essay

    Write a persuasive essay arguing whether Huck Finn is racist or not racist or an essay arguing whether the novel is “coarse” and lacking in morals or is moralistic. Use the views of Twain's early critics and quotations from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to frame your essay. (1.5 to 2 pages)


    a. In your essay, use direct quotations from critics (1885-1960) to support your viewpoint (i.e. argue how the critic was wrong and you’re right, or how the critic was right and supports your opinion)
    b. You can find quotations by using the links below or from the handout, or from another place on the web.
    c. Check these links
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      Concord Library
      List of articles

Progress check: Thursday, September 13th
Due Friday, September 14th