huckleberry finn essay!

This book was banned and critizied because of the racism in the book, and Mark Twain was accused as being racist because of the content of the book, people said that he was using Huck to dictate white greatness. But this is not true, I researched Mark Twain and read about his thoughts and feelings towards racism. When reading it, it showed me he was the opposite as viewed.

Mark Twain he was a true supporter of abolition and emancipation, he would never change his views because he felt so strongly about these subjects. One quote he said was "Lincoln’s Proclamation ... not only set the black slaves free, but set the white man free also." One of the points he argued was that in the United States it wasn't fair for the non-whites. He once said “I have seen Chinamen abused and maltreated in all the mean, cowardly ways possible to the invention of a degraded nature....but I never saw a Chinaman righted in a court of justice for wrongs thus done to him.”

As Russell Baker said, "The people whom Huck and Jim encounter on the Mississippi are drunkards, murderers, bullies, swindlers, lynches, thieves, liars, frauds, child abusers, numbskulls, hypocrites, windbags and traders in human flesh. All are white. The one man of honor in this phantasmagoria is 'Nigger Jim,' as Twain called him to emphasize the irony of a society in which the only true gentleman was held beneath contempt." If you have read this book then you have to agree with this quote. Jim is the only gentleman and a true best friend towards Huck.

Huckleberry Finn is a racist young boy but this is because his views have been shaped by society and he hasn't been exposed to other views so he doesn't know about new views involving racism.

Mark Twain is not speaking through Huckleberry Finn, their views are so opposite. Huck is just a child and his views are influenced by the time period and how he sees racism happening.

vocab words 2

1. incognito - adj.


- having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, esp. to avoid notice or formal attentions. Detectives are known to be undercover and aren't supposed to be seen so I chose this picture. I think this is a good example. I also have experienced being or trying to be incognito when trying to hide/avoid someone, and things like that.


2. empathy - n.

- identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives. I chose this person because it showed someone crying on someones shoulder and he's comforting her. I think that it's easiest to talk to people when you can identify with someone and they have experience with the subject. Also I think it is easier to give advice when you've had experience.



3. plagiarize - v.

- to use and pass off (the ideas or writings of another) as one's own. I chose this picture because it shows the definition of plagiarize. I think plagiarism is in everyday life like; when people take other people's pictures; quotes, etc.









4. accord - v. to be in agreement or harmony; agree.
5. bias - n. a particular tendency or inclination, esp. one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
6. deduct - v. [w/ obj.] to take away, as from a sum or amount: Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left. [w/o obj.] detract; abate (usually fol. by from): The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property.
7. paradigm - gr. a display in fixed arrangement of such a set, as boy, boy's, boys, boys'; an example serving as a model; pattern.
8. objectivity - n. the state or quality of being objective. [Uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices; something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal; target: the objective of a military attack; the objective of a fund-raising drive. ]
9. precipitous - adj. of the nature of or characterized by precipices: a precipitous wall of rock. [An overhanging or extremely steep mass of rock, such as a crag or the face of a cliff;
The brink of a dangerous or disastrous situation: on the precipice of defeat. ]
10. recapitulate - v. to review by a brief summary, as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize.
11. reciprocate - v. to give, feel, etc., in return.

creative fictional writing

This is Georgio Cipriano he is a 40 year old mobster from Italy that is trying to be incognito because he doesn't want to be caught by the police. He is all around New York on the reward and wanted posters. If the police caught him he would be facing charges for 10 cases of homicide 6 cases of theft and 6 cases of drug smuggling. Tonight is going to an underground club tonight to get the illegal drugs and women wanted by the head of his mob. The club owners owe the mob 120,000,000 dollars and if they don't get it by tonight the owners will be robbed and all they will be tortured and slaughered to death. He is kinda nervous about this hit tonight because he knows that they have great security.

vocab words!

1. flourish - v.

- flower
- to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished. This picture is showing flowers looking healthy and growing up, I think this is a very good example of the word flourish. I think flourish can be used in describing plants, animals, (living things) but I also think that it can be talking about your mind and ideas.




2. tranquility - n.

- quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity. I chose this picture because it looks like a calm place to be. I also think peace is also where even if it is hectic all around you and you are still calm or tranquil it still is tranquilty.




3. stereotype - v.

-dumb blonde
- to characterize or regard as a stereotype: The actor has been stereotyped as a villain. I picked this picture as an example for stereotype because I think this is a great example. On this picture it says connect the dots! (specially designed for blondes). This is like the dumb blonde jokes, when you are blonde you are automatically stereotyped. I think everyone stereotypes or have stereotyped someone in their lifetime. I think it is part of human nature.

4. guerilla - n. a member of a band of irregular soldiers that uses guerrilla warfare, harassing the enemy by surprise raids, sabotaging communication and supply lines, etc.
5. renegade - n. a person who deserts a party or cause for another.
6. repose - n. peace; tranquillity; calm.
7. symbiosis - n. a relationship between two people in which each person is dependent upon and receives reinforcement, whether beneficial or detrimental, from the other.
8. tariff - n. an official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on imports or exports.
9. tempo - n. characteristic rate, rhythm, or pattern of work or activity: the tempo of city life.
10. tumult - n. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
11. tundra - n. one of the vast, nearly level, treeless plains of the arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
12. unanimous - adj. of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed.