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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 …

…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)